Police to recruit 10,000 probationer constables
The Uganda Police Forces has announced an upcoming recruitment exercise for 10,000 probationer constables around the country.
According to the advert, applicants must be Ugandan citizens with valid National ID or confirmation of information on the register letter from NIRA without a criminal record.
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“Applicants should be ready to undertake the requisite Police basic training, should be physically fit, ready to work for long hours and at times under difficult conditions and ready to work in any part of the country,” the advert says.
It adds that applicants must not be a serving or former officer in other forces.
“ Candidates must possess a UCE certificate or its equivalent obtained in a sitting not earlier than 2020, with atleast four credits, including either English or Mathematics, and must have at least a pass in the other subject (for the traditional grading system) and atleast four “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).”
Police say hand written applications addressed to the Inspector General of Police, accompanied
by photocopies of academic documents, photocopy of the National ldentity Card, three.recent passport size photographs, identity card or introductory letter from the previous school and recommendation letters from LCI, LC Ill and RDC (from the respective districts of residence) in the file folder should be delivered to the Police District or Divisional Headquarters not later than Friday. March, 21, 2025.
“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,” Police said.
“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.”
It is expected that these probationer police constables to be recruited will man the forthcoming general election.
