Zambia Army Recruitment 2025-2026 | Application Form, Dates & Requirements

Zambia Army Recruitment 2025-2026 | Application Form, Dates & Requirements

We are pleased to inform you about the Zambia Army Recruitment 2025-2026 | Application Form, Dates & Requirements

Zambia Army Recruiting this Year 2024?

Zambian Defence Forces is currently receiving applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in Zambia Army recruitment 2024. To avail yourself of this opportunity, quickly read through the requirements and then visit the application portal.

Zambia Army Recruitment Categories

There are two categories for ZNS recruitment which are commissioned and non-commissioned. Note that the qualifications for each category vary, in other words, you need to note the difference between the two (2) below before you proceed to apply.

Difference Between ZNS Commissioned and Non-Commission Officers

Commissioned Officers simply put are specialist and experienced applicants. This means that the applicant has gained experience over time in a particular discipline like accounting, engineering, medicine, communication experts, etc. which makes him or her stand out from the rest.

Non-Commissioned Officers

While non-commissioned officers are freshers, those who may not have a particular discipline to focus on or experience. Their aim is specifically to help defend the county i.e. field officers.

Requirements for Zambia Army Recruitment 2024

There are general requirements for this recruitment exercise and specific requirements based on categories. So having known the difference between commissioned and non-commissioned officers, I guess you should know where to below now.

General Requirements for Zambia Army Recruitment

• Applicant must be a citizen of Zambia
• Applicant should have a national registration card
• Candidate applying should be free of criminal record
• He or she should be physically, mentally, and medically fit
• The applicant’s age must not exceed 35 or below 18 years as of the time of application

Requirements for Commissioned Officers

• Applicants of this category must have a minimum academic qualification of c
• Also, those who are 25 years and below should be college leavers.
• Several years of experience is required, a minimum of five (5) years

Requirements for Non-Commissioned Officers

• Applicant should have 14 points or below
• No experience is required

How to Apply for Zambia Army Recruitment 2024

To submit an application for Zambian army recruitment, write an application letter addressed to the commander-in-chief and submit it to any of the provinces below.

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Officer Applicants Only

The Recruitment Officer

Administration Branch

Army Headquarters

Arakan Barracks

P.O Box 31931

Lusaka

Officer and Soldier

Applicants in Provinces Addresses

Lusaka Province

The Recruitment Officer

1 Infantry Brigade Headquarters

P.O Box 32233

L85 Military Camp

Lusaka

Central Province

The Recruitment Officer

2 Infantry Brigade Headquarters

P.O Box 80409

Kabwe

Copperbelt Province

The Recruitment Officer

3 Infantry Brigade Headquarters

14 Misundu

P.O Box 70765

Ndola

Eastern Province

The Recruitment Officer

Eastern Formation Headquarters

P.O Box 510644

Chipata

Southern Province

The Recruitment Officer

Southern Formation Headquarters

P.O Box 630390

Choma

Western Province

The Recruitment Officer

Western Formation Headquarters

P.O Box 911306

Mongu

North-Western Province

The Recruitment Officer

North-Western Formation Headquarters

P.O Box 4110066

Solwezi

Luapula Province

The Recruitment Officer

Luapula Formation Headquarters

P.O Box 710382

Mansa

Northern Province

The Recruitment Officer

Northern Formation Headquarters

P.O Box 410038

Kasama

Muchinga Province

The Recruitment Officer

Muchinga Formation Headquarters

P.O Box 480137

Chinsali

How Can I Join the Zambian Army?

To join the Zambia army, you need to be a citizen of Zambia, be between the age of 18-25, have the minimum academic qualification, be mentally and physically fit, have a valid national registration card, be free of criminal record, height for a female is 5.4 while the male is 5.8, also you should be able to express yourself orally and also in written form.

How Long is Zambian Army Training?

Zambia Amry training takes about three to six (3-6) months across all the training centers or provinces in the country including Central, Copperbelt, Eastern, Luapula, Lusaka, Muchinga, North-Western, Northern, Southern, Western, etc.

How Do I Apply for the Army?

To submit an application for ZNS recruitment, visit the online application portal www.army.mil.zm, read the application instructions, select the position you want, fill out the form with authentic and genuine information, upload the necessary documents, and then submit.

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