By Christopher Oola
A total of 415 applicants from Acholi sub region have been shortlisted for interviews to join the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF).
More than 5,000 youths from Acholi sub region have applied to join the UPDF. UPDF plans to recruit 9,627 youth, aged 18 to 22 in an exercise starting on July 1st and ending on July 14th, 2024.
Agago district has 51 shortlisted candidates, Gulu district (19 candidates), Nwoya district (44 candidates), Amuru (29 candidates) and Kitgum district (62 candidates). Other are Omoro district (55 shortlisted candidates), Gulu city (63 candidates), Lamwo district (46 candidates) and Pader district (46 candidates).
The list of successful applicants have been displayed on the District and City notice boards.
The education standard is strictly of S.4 (UCE) who finished in the year 2020 – 2023 and must have passed English and Mathematics. Application Letters must be duly signed by LCI, LCII & LCIII Chairpersons, GISO or DISO and RDC.
