Musicians (Marching Band And Jazz/Live Band)
2026-06-08T10:19:30+00:00
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)
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MUSICIANS (MARCHING BAND AND JAZZ/LIVE BAND) – AGED BETWEEN 18 AND 24 YEARS
Applicants must possess musical knowledge and practical ability on at least one instrument or vocal skills. The minimum qualification is a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent. A music certificate, ability to read music notations, and prior performance experience will be considered added advantages
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Females with professional qualifications are strongly encouraged to
Recruitment into the UPDF is completely free of charge, and no agents or intermediaries are involved in the process. Any cases of fraud must be reported to the nearest Police station, DISO’s office, or UPDF unit.
Presenting forged or falsified documents is a criminal offense and shall result in arrest and prosecution in accordance with the law.
The UPDF invites all qualified, disciplined, and patriotic Ugandans to take advantage of this opportunity to serve their country. We wish all applicants success and look forward to welcoming new members into a service built on Discipline, Patriotism, and Pan‑Africanism.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must meet all the following conditions:
- Citizenship: Must be adult Ugandan citizens and possess a valid National Identification Card.
- Health and Fitness: must be physically and medically fit, and prepared to undergo the required tests.
- Character: Must be law‑abiding citizens with no criminal record.
- Recommendation: Applications must be signed by the LCI, LCII, and LCIII Chairpersons, the GISO or DISO, and the Resident District Commissioner (RDC). Applicants must also be residents of the area in which they apply.
- Musical knowledge
- Practical ability on at least one instrument or vocal skills
- Ability to read music notations (advantage)
- Prior performance experience (advantage)
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent
- Music certificate (advantage)
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Vacancy title:
Musicians (Marching Band And Jazz/Live Band)
Jobs at:
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, June 24 2026
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
MUSICIANS (MARCHING BAND AND JAZZ/LIVE BAND) – AGED BETWEEN 18 AND 24 YEARS
Applicants must possess musical knowledge and practical ability on at least one instrument or vocal skills. The minimum qualification is a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent. A music certificate, ability to read music notations, and prior performance experience will be considered added advantages
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Females with professional qualifications are strongly encouraged to
Recruitment into the UPDF is completely free of charge, and no agents or intermediaries are involved in the process. Any cases of fraud must be reported to the nearest Police station, DISO’s office, or UPDF unit.
Presenting forged or falsified documents is a criminal offense and shall result in arrest and prosecution in accordance with the law.
The UPDF invites all qualified, disciplined, and patriotic Ugandans to take advantage of this opportunity to serve their country. We wish all applicants success and look forward to welcoming new members into a service built on Discipline, Patriotism, and Pan‑Africanism.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must meet all the following conditions:
- Citizenship: Must be adult Ugandan citizens and possess a valid National Identification Card.
- Health and Fitness: must be physically and medically fit, and prepared to undergo the required tests.
- Character: Must be law‑abiding citizens with no criminal record.
- Recommendation: Applications must be signed by the LCI, LCII, and LCIII Chairpersons, the GISO or DISO, and the Resident District Commissioner (RDC). Applicants must also be residents of the area in which they apply.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: high school
Job application procedure
Phase 1: Online Application (10 – 24 June 2026). All aspiring candidates must submit their applications online through the official UPDF Recruitment Portal at Click here to apply. Applicants will be required to upload their applications accompanied by the following documents:
- Passport photo.
- Academic documents from recognized institutions.
- National Identity Card.
Phase 3: Physical Recruitment (20 July – 01 August 2026). Shortlisted applicants will be required to report individually to their assigned recruitment centers for physical and medical interviews. They must bring the following requirements:
- Handwritten application bearing recommendations from LCI, 11, 111 and GISO/DISO
- National Identity Card/NIN.
- Original and copies of academic documents. Graduate documents must be certified.
- Three (03) coloured passport-size photographs.