General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet - Regular

About

The Kenya Defence Forces is recruiting regular General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets under its 2026 professional roles recruitment. Applicants must be Kenyan citizens and meet the stated age, academic, professional, physical and health requirements.

How to apply

Apply online through the official KDF recruitment portal at https://recruit.mod.go.ke/. Sign up, fill in the required personal and academic information, upload copies of proof of identity, academic and professional documents, then review and submit the application.

Qualifications

• Must be a Kenyan citizen with a valid ID.
• Original & four (4) copies each of the National ID, KRA PIN Certificate, Academic certificates required.
• GSO Cadets: 18-23 years.
• Candidates should have relevant academic qualifications and at least two (2) years of professional experience in their field, verified by their regulatory body.
• Men: Min height 1.60m (5ft 3in), min weight 54.55kg.
• Women: Min height 1.52m (5ft), min weight 50kg.
• BMI below 30, no major scars or tattoos.
• A clean criminal record is required.
• Female candidates must not be pregnant at the time of recruitment or during training.