The Government of Uganda officially launched one of the largest public service recruitment exercises in recent years, targeting thousands with 130 vacant positions across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
This wave of hiring comes as the country gears up for the January 2026 general elections, with a focus on bolstering security forces, healthcare, education, and administrative capacities to enhance service delivery and maintain stability.
Speaking to journalists November 11th, 2025, during a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, the Minister of Public Service Wilson Muruli Mukasa, confirmed that the Ministry of Public Service has issued recruitment clearances for numerous MDAs, signaling the green light for hiring in critical sectors including health, education, agriculture, security, and administrative services.
“This is a massive recruitment exercise aimed at filling long standing vacancies that have affected service delivery, we have prioritized positions that directly impact Ugandans’ lives and contribute to national development goals,” Mukasa declared.
According to Muruli, the recruitment follows extensive consultations and budget approvals, with the Public Service Commission (PSC) tasked with managing a transparent and merit based selection process.
Applicants will use the PSC’s online e-recruitment portal, with detailed job advertisements expected to be published in national newspapers and on official government websites.
However, he issued a strong warning to Ugandans against paying money to anyone promising to secure government jobs, reiterating that all applications for public service positions are completely free of charge. Muruli emphasized that the entire process from submission of applications to interviews is provided at no cost to applicants.
“Let me be very clear: applying for any government job is FREE. Do not give even a single shilling to anyone claiming they can help you get a job,” Mukasa stated.
The minister’s warning comes as thousands of vacancies are set to be advertised in the coming days, sparking excitement among job seekers but also raising concerns about con artists exploiting desperate applicants.
The Uganda Public Service Commission (PSC) earlier this year advertised 245 vacancies under General Recruitment Exercise (GRE) 1/2025, spanning roles in legal, engineering, economics, ICT, human resource management, environmental science, agriculture, and more.
