Uganda LDU shortlisted candidates 2025 PDF: Did you apply for the Local Defence Unit recruitment and wish to ascertain if your name is among the successful applicants? If yes, this article includes the steps on how to know if you’ve been invited for interview.
The Uganda Local Defence Units (LDU) was founded by the government as a paramilitary force with the mandate to support main stream law enforcement authorities like UPDF, army etc. to main peace and order in the society.
Officially, the recruitment exercise for 2025 was held from Monday, 17th till Friday 11th July 2025 across approved centers in all districts.
How Are Candidates Shortlisted? Eligibility Criteria
The criteria used as shortlisting bench mark are follows:
- Applicant must be an indigene of Uganda with valid National Identification document.
- Candidate must be between 18 to 35 years.
- Must be mentally and physically fit.
- Must have submitted application duly signed by LCI, LCII, LCIII chairperson etc.
- Applicant also must have UCE P7 and S4 certificates etc.
Is LDU Shortlisted Candidates 2025 Out?
Yes, the Uganda Local Defence Unit (LDU) has finally released the names of successful applicants for the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. Interested persons are to visit the official recruitment portal www.recruit.updf.go.ug or the nearest district office to confirm the list.
How to Check Uganda LDU Shortlisted Candidates PDF
By default successful candidates would get an SMS or email notification about their enlistment but in the absence of this, candidates are to take the steps below.
Either visit the district or city notice board of their residence and ask for where the list has been pasted and carefully check through starting from their surname.
Alternatively, you can download the PDF version online at UPDF portal www.recruitment.updf.go.ug. Login unto the page, then scroll down to locate “shortlisted candidates for interview”.
What to do after checking the shortlist
Congratulations to all shortlisted candidates. After finding your name on the shortlist, the next thing is to prepare all relevant documents like:
- Your National Identity Card or Passport
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
- Testimonials or transcripts
- Recent passport photograph etc.
This is because all these documents shall be required during screening. Lastly, the exact date for interview is available on the official PDF shortlist.
We hope through this article you’ve been able to download LDU shortlisted candidates PDF. If you have a question, kindly indicate in the comment section below.