By The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has announced the recruitment of 100,000 Election Special Police Constables to support security operations during the upcoming electoral period.
According to the announcement, the successful applicants will serve on a three-month contract and earn a monthly remuneration of Shs 469,000.
The constables will be deployed in their respective districts of residence to assist in maintaining law and order before, during, and after the 2026 General Election.
Ssebamala Nominated on DP Ticket Despite Rift with Mao
NIRA Launches ID Renewal for UPDF Officers in Somalia
Wadri Vows to Tackle Unemployment and Revive Business in Arua City
Dr. Kiyonga Eyes Bukonzo West Seat Again After Two Losses
Musisi Aims to Unseat MP Nganda in Kira
NUP’s Mufumbiro Nominated in Absentia for Nakawa East MP Seat
Museveni Donates Shs 5m to Families of Gulu Highway Crash Victims
over 40 Killed in Fatal Road Crash on Kampala–Gulu Highway
Police Issue Guidelines Ahead of MP Nominations
Three Arrested for Posing as Anti-Corruption Officers, Attempting to Defraud Pastor
The police said the recruitment is open to Ugandan citizens of good conduct with no criminal record, and applicants must be 18 years or older. A Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) certificate is the minimum academic requirement.
Applicants are expected to be physically fit, nationalistic, patriotic, and ready to work long hours, sometimes under challenging conditions. Those with a record of volunteer service with the Uganda Police Force will have an added advantage.
Candidates must also be registered voters in their respective recruitment areas and not serving officers in any of the country’s security forces. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful recruits will undergo a one-month basic security training before deployment.
Interested applicants are required to submit handwritten applications addressed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), accompanied by photocopies of academic documents, a National ID, one passport-size photo, and recommendation letters from their LCI, LCIII, and GISO.
Applications should be delivered to the nearest District or Divisional Police Headquarters no later than November 1, 2025. The UPF cautioned against impersonation and the use of forged documents, warning that offenders will be arrested and prosecuted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on dates to be announced.
