UPDF Shortlisted Candidates 2025/2026 PDF Download for All Districts

Did you apply for Uganda Peoples Defence Forces recruitment and wish to check or download UPDF shortlisted candidates 2025 PDF for all districts? If yes, then you’re right on track as this article reveals the appropriate steps on how to get it done.

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) is the country’s central security agency. It is nonpartisan and focused on protecting lives and properties within specified territory.

The 2025 UPDF recruitment which seeks to recruit 11,500 qualified Ugandans closed the application phase on Friday, 11th July 2025. According to the recruitment process, names of successful applicants is the next line of activity.

Sequel to this, applicants have been checking online to ascertain whether the list is finally out.

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Is UPDF Shortlisted Candidates 2025 Out?

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces has published the full names of shortlisted candidates for the 2025 UPDF recruitment exercise. Persons who participated are to visit the careers portal to download and check the PDF.

By default shortlisted candidates would receive and email or SMS notification about their enlistment. However, network can delay sometimes as such its most recommend to visit the recruitment portal to download the PDF list.

Here’s the step by step guidelines on how to get the PDF shortlist.

How to Download/Check UPDF Shortlisted Candidates 2025

There are two (2) methods through which you can access the list; (I) online (II) offline.

1. Online Method

Visit the official career’s portal www.recruitment.updf.go.ug
Navigate to application page
Scroll the page to locate “list of successful candidates”
The list is segmented by districts
Click on your district of application
Download the PDF, open and check for your name

2. Offline Method

Go to your district notice board, ask for where UPDF shortlisted names are pasted, the list are sorted by surname and NIN, so when checking, start with your surname or National identity Number (NIN).

How Are Candidates Selected for Shortlist?

Those whose name reflects on UPDF shortlisted candidates 2025 simply adhered to the eligibility requirements and application instructions.

Basically, candidates must be within 18 to 30 years while.
Must have a valid national identity Card.
Must have submitted application on or before 11th July 2025.
Applicant must have provided authentic and correct information.
Multiple application resulted in instant disqualification.
Application must have been fully signed by LCI, II, III, GISO or DISO etc.
Regular recruits must have provided at least UCE while professionals is Diploma or Degree.

The recruitment process is transparent and fair thus, only candidates who meets the above requirements shall be selected.