The applications for the PNG Defence for Training is usually announced in the media. However, recently the Defence Force made amendments in its recruitment policy and now recruit occurs annually.
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- GENEREAL ENLISTEE APPLICATIONS
This is for applicants who want to become a Soldier are to go through 3 months recruit training in Goldie Recruit Training Depot. Both males and Females are eligible to apply.
Age: Between 18-27 years for General Enlistee
- OFFICER CADET APPLICATIONS
This is if you want to become an Officer in the PNGDF. Training is for 18 months and is done at the Joint Forces Academy in Igam Barracks, Lae, formally known as the Defence Academy.
Both Males and Females are eligible to apply if you meet all the criterias
Age: Between 18-30 years for Officer Cadet
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- DIRECT ENTRY OFFICER APPLICATIONS
This applies to those who already have Tertiary qualifications and are
currently in the workforce, and are interested to join the force as a Specialist in your respective fields. Training is only for 3 months in Igam Barracks, Lae in which you will learn the basics of the army. Both Females and Males are
eligible to apply
Age: Between 18-30 years for Direct Entry
- PNG Defence Force Requirements
- Expression/Letter of Interest;
- Copies of Certificates (Grades 10 &12 ) and other Tertiary Certificates;
- Police clearance;
- Updated CV &
- Reference
How to apply for PNG Defence Force Recruitment
The PNG Defence Force Recruiting Office does NOT have an EMAIL ADDRESS and there are NO APPLICATION FORMS at the moment. This means, you only need to provide required documents stated above to the military recruitment office. You can either sent the documents by post or if your live in Port Moresby, you can hand deliver .
By Post use the following address
Headquarters PNG Defence Force
RECRUITMENT OFFICE
PMB,BOROKO
MURRAY BARRACKS
NCD
Hand delivery
PNGDF Recruitment Office
Murray Barracks
Port Moresby