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KDF Recruitment Portal (recruit.mod.go.ke): How Registration and Login Work

The KDF recruitment portal is recruit.mod.go.ke. How to register, verify the OTP, log in and reset your password, and the one-vacancy rule to know before the 12 December 2026 deadline.

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The KDF recruitment portal is recruit.mod.go.ke. The Ministry of Defence’s 2026 advertisement names it as the only place where General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women can apply, with a deadline of 12 December 2026. Many people search for it as “recruit mod go ke portal” or “KDF recruitment portal login”. This guide explains what the portal does and how registration and login work.

How we checked: on 13 November 2026 Defence Mena reviewed the portal’s public pages and the interface text it loads. We did not create an account or submit an application. Labels and steps may change, so follow the instructions on screen.

Check the address first

Type the address yourself: https://recruit.mod.go.ke. It sits on the Ministry’s own domain, mod.go.ke. The advert gives one help desk address, [email protected], and says to follow only the verified KDF channels it lists. Treat any other site, WhatsApp number or “agent” offering to register you as suspect. Our county-by-county list of dates and centres is drawn from the same official advert.

KDF recruitment portal registration

The portal has separate pages to sign up and log in as an applicant. From the interface text we reviewed, registration works like this:

  1. Open recruit.mod.go.ke and choose the option to register or sign up as an applicant.
  2. Create your profile with your details, including your email address and phone number, and accept the terms and conditions.
  3. Enter the one-time password (OTP). The portal says the code is sent to the email and phone belonging to the applicant.
  4. Set a strong password. The portal requires at least 8 characters and rejects common passwords and sequential or repeated characters such as abc, 123 or aaa.

KDF recruitment portal login

Once registered, use the applicant login page on the same site. The portal has a “Forgot password?” option for resets. If you get stuck, the advert’s help desk is [email protected], and the portal also has an in-app help centre where applicants can submit a request.

What you do inside the portal

  • My Information. The portal asks applicants to complete the “My Information” tab with personal details before applying.
  • Documents. It asks you to have clear scans of your KRA certificate, KCSE certificate, passport photo and birth certificate ready. It reads your KCSE subjects and KRA PIN from the uploads and asks you to confirm they are correct.
  • Physical details. You enter height and weight, and BMI is calculated automatically.
  • Service history. It asks whether you have served in the National Youth Service or the KDF. Those who have are asked for a service number and discharge certificate.
  • Vacancies. You browse the available vacancies and pick one.

Two rules to know before you click submit

The portal’s notice to applicants states: “You can apply for only ONE vacancy” and “Once you submit your application, it cannot be changed or withdrawn.” Read the vacancy requirements in the official PDF before choosing. For the step-by-step submission process, see our KDF recruitment 2026 overview.

Who does not need the portal

General Duty Recruits do not apply online. They report in person to their sub-county centre between 14 and 28 December 2026.

KDF recruitment portal: FAQ

What is the official KDF recruitment portal?

https://recruit.mod.go.ke, as named in the Ministry of Defence 2026 recruitment advertisement.

Is recruit.mod.go.ke the same as the “recruit mod go ke portal”?

Yes. It is the same address written without dots, which is how many people search for it.

How do I register on the KDF recruitment portal?

Choose the applicant sign-up option, enter your details including email and phone, confirm the OTP and set a password. Then complete “My Information” before applying.

I forgot my KDF portal password. What do I do?

Use the “Forgot password?” link on the login page. If that fails, write to [email protected].

Can I apply for more than one KDF vacancy?

No. The portal states that applicants can apply for only one vacancy, and that a submitted application cannot be changed or withdrawn.

Defence Mena is not affiliated with the Kenya Defence Forces or the Ministry of Defence. This guide summarises the official advertisement; where anything differs, the Ministry of Defence document and its verified channels take precedence.

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