Check all approved KDF Specialist Officer positions for 2025 recruitment, including qualifications in law, medicine, ICT, engineering, and theology.
KDF’s 2025 Specialist Officer recruitment targets degree holders with professional experience in specific fields essential to national defense and military operations.
Academic and Professional Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Meet minimum KCSE B (Plain) with C+ in English, Mathematics, and a science subject.
- Be registered with a professional or regulatory body where applicable.
- Be below 30 years old (except Chaplains/Imams — up to 39 years).
- Have at least two years of practicing experience in their field.
Available Specialist Categories
- Chaplains and Imams – Degree in Theology or Islamic Studies, with recommendation from religious authorities.
- Engineers – Degrees in Marine, Civil, Structural, Architecture, or Nautical Science.
- ICT Experts – Degrees in Software Engineering, AI & Robotics, or Cyber Security.
- Legal Officers – Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), admitted Advocate of the High Court, with a valid practicing certificate.
- Medical Officers – Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, or Dental Surgery.
- Finance Officers – Degree in Accounting, Banking, or Finance.
- Strategic Communication Officers – Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or Film Production.
Training Period
Specialist Officers will undergo six months of military training, designed to blend professional expertise with defense operations.
🔹 Application Details
All applications are submitted online at https://recruit.mod.go.ke before 12th October 2025.
Candidates are reminded that the process is free, and no one should pay to be recruited.
