Applicants should complete and submit an application form here 

JDF recruiting is ongoing. Interested persons who meet our basic requirements need only complete and submit an application online.

No. Military training is a rigorous and demanding ordeal and requires total mental and physical commitment

You can call the JDF recruiting office at 926-8121-9, or submit a query here.

Yes, you can still apply but it is strongly recommended that you complete your course of study, bearing in mind the recruitment age of 18- 23.

Applications should be completed and submitted online. Click here to apply

The JDF Recruiting Office can be contacted at the following address and telephone number, between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
JDF Recruiting Office
Up Park Camp
Kgn 5
926-8121-9, ext 2207

The possibility of re-applying would depend on the reason you were turned down. Generally you would be advised if you can re-apply.

Training for Commissioned Officers can range from nine (09) to fifteen (15) months, depending on the training institution. Training for Soldiers is six (06) mths.

When you submit an application online, you will receive an immediate response outlining the status of your application. The waiting period to do the recruit assessment test however will depend on the number of applications ahead of you.

Click here for the JDF Recruit Entrance Fitness Test (REFT)

Members of the regular Force are employed full time by the JDF whilst the National Reserve is a part time service with members being required to give voluntary service for a set number of days each week with the ability to have gainful employment elsewhere.

The entry assessment for Commissioned Officers is done through a process called a Selection Board. This board entails interviews, medical screens, physical assessments and an assessment of leadership potential and communication skills. The entry assessment for Non Commissioned Officers is done through a process called the recruit assessment test. This comprises a computer based mathematics, English Language and General Knowledge test, as well as medical screens and a physical fitness test.

Yes. All recruits are required to complete basic training at the Military Training Wing in Newcastle.

The recruiting process is on-going. Interested persons can apply online at any time.

Opportunities for women in the JDF are no different from those of men. The JDF offers a diverse and wide range of fields to chose from, including combat arms, maritime, medicine, law, engineering, education, nursing, aviation, clerical, marine tele-communications, music, cooking, finance, accounting, photography, dentistry, pharmaceuticals, physical training, auto-mechanics, driving, and many other exciting career options.

Yes, you can serve part-time in the National Reserve, or in the reserve elements of the JDF Air Wing or Coast Guard.

Your initial term of service will be for a period of 6 years.

Basic training is meant to transform an individual from a civilian to a Soldier. Training is rigorous and includes physical training, weapon handling, drill, map reading, communication skills, first aid and tactical training.

Males must be a minimum 5’ 7” and females, 5’ 2”

While tattoos are not recommended, they may be permitted if they are not visible whilst wearing a vest and shorts.

No, you cannot join the JDF if you are flat footed.

When exposed to a combination of high altitude, extreme temperatures, physical activity and dehydration, persons with the sickle cell trait, are more likely to be faced with a life threatening situation during training and work.

Commissioned Officers are middle and upper managers and leaders in the Jamaica Defence Force.

If you are serious about a career in the JDF, you need to qualify yourself to meet the basic entry requirements for the career path you desire to serve. See those requirements here

Yes, the JDF facilates tours for schools and similar groups. Requests can be made to:

Civil Military Cooperation and Media Affairs
Headquarters
Jamaica Defence Force
Up Park Camp
Kgn 5

Applicants can track their applications by contacting the recruiting office at 926-8181-9, or by submitting a query here.

The salary will vary depending on your career path.

While it is not a requirement to be able to swim to join the JDF, you must be able to learn to swim and pass the Military Swim Test before completing basic training.