Recruitment Exercise

RECRUITMENT EXERCISE

1. The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) will conduct a recruitment exercise for suitably qualified Malawian young men and women wishing to pursue a career in the MDF as regular soldiers.

2. The exercise shall be conducted in four (4) regions: (Northern, Central, Southern and Eastern). Successful candidates shall undergo an intensive six (6) months Military training at Malawi Armed Forces College (MAFCO) in Salima.

3. The following are the requirements:

• Must be a Malawian citizen with a valid National Identity Card (ID).
• Must have a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
• Must be physically, mentally and medically fit.
• Must have no criminal record.
• Must have not served in any National Security Organisation.
• Must be between 18 and 24 years of age.
• Must be not less than 165 cm tall for men and 158 cm tall for women.
• Must be single and without dependants or child support legal obligations.
• Must be prepared to undergo comprehensive physical and medical examinations.

4. Interested candidates should send their applications in own handwriting with copies of academic certificate, curriculum vitae (CV) and National ID to the address nearest to the Applicants’ District of origin by post as follows:

Northern Region Districts	Central Region Districts	Southern Region Districts
The Commanding Officer Moyale Barracks Post Office Box 23 MZUZU	The Commanding Officer Kamuzu Barracks Private Bag 43 LILONGWE	The Commanding Officer Cobbe Barracks Private Bag 50 ZOMBA

5. Deadline for receiving applications is on 15th December, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Note : District of origin must be indicated on the envelope.

The MDF does not engage third parties in its recruitment process and does not charge any fee on applicants.