Uganda Police Force Recruitment 2025/2026 Application Form

UPF Recruitment 2025… Do you wish to apply for Uganda Police Force (UPF) Recruitment 2025? If yes, then this informative article is for you. You will be given detailed information about Uganda Police Force (UPF) Recruitment, Requirements, and How To Apply.

Uganda Police Force has been undergoing massive recruitment intake annually for the past years. We’ve received numerous requests from aspirants on various platforms yearning for legitimate information about the Uganda Police Force application form and guidelines for 2025-2026. Many applicants have been asking us questions like;

• How Can I Apply for UPF Recruitment 2025?
• Where Can I Obtain the 2025 Uganda Police Force Form?
• Is the Uganda Police Force 2025 Recruitment Form Out?
• When Will the Uganda Police Force Recruitment Start?

Keep reading this article as you will find answers to the above queries.

About Uganda Police Force

The Uganda Police Force is the national police force of Uganda. The head of the force is called the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

The mandate of the Uganda Police Force as provided in the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, and Uganda Police Force Act Cap 303, is the protection of life and property, prevention and detection of crime, keeping law and order, and maintenance of overall Security and Public Safety in Uganda.

Uganda Police Force Recruitment 2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandan citizens to join the Uganda Police Force.

• REF: HRM/138/160/01/VOL. 3/17
• POST: PROBATIONER POLICE CONSTABLE (PPC)
• VACANCIES: 10, 000
• SALARY SCALE: UG SCALE – U7
• AGE LIMIT: 18-25 YEARS.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce law and order
• Protect life and property
• Preserve law and order
• Prevent and detect crime
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Inspector General of Police.

Minimum Requirements for Recruitment

• Must be a Ugandan citizen with a valid National ID/ Confirmation of Information on the Register letter from NIRA.
• Must have no criminal record.
• Should be ready to undertake the requisite Police Basic Training.
• Should be physically and medically fit
• Should be ready to work for long hours and at times under difficult conditions.
• Should be ready to work in any part of the country
• Should possess good communication skills.
• Must not be a serving or former officer in other Forces.

Required Level of Education

Candidates must possess a UCE certificate or its equivalent obtained in a sitting not earlier than 2020, with:

• At least four (4) credits, including either English or Mathematics and must have at least a pass in the other subject (for the traditional grading system)
• At least four (4) ‘C’s, including either English or Mathematics, and must have at least a ‘D’ grade in the other subject (for those graded under the competency-based System).

How To Apply

Hand-written applications addressed to the Inspector General of Police, accompanied by photocopies of academic documents, photocopy of the National Identity Card, three (3) recent passport-size photographs, Identity Card or introductory letter from the previous school, and recommendation letters from LCI, LCIll and RDC (from the respective districts of residence) in the file folder should be delivered to the Police District/Divisional Headquarters not later than Friday. 21st March 2025.

NOTE:

• Impersonation or presentation of forged documents shall lead to arrest and prosecution in courts of law.
• Applicants who conceal or provide false information shall be disqualified.
• Appointment in the Uganda Police Force shall be after completion of the Police Basic Training.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Possession of a valid driving permit will be an added advantage
• Those who possess higher academic qualifications should not apply.
• All stages of the recruitment process are completely free of charge.
• Applicants should refrain from paying any money to anyone for any services during the recruitment process.

Application Deadline: Friday: 21st March 2025

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