RSLAF Announces Recruitment of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans into the Armed Forces

The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has announced the recruitment of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans into the Armed Forces, opening opportunities for both civilians and serving soldiers across the country.
According to an official recruitment announcement issued by the RSLAF, applications for the nationwide recruitment exercise will officially open on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Members of the public who meet the required criteria are encouraged to submit their applications at the nearest military location for onward transmission to the appropriate regional recruitment centres.
The Armed Forces stated that recruitment will be conducted under five categories, including Direct Entry Cadets for both specialists and non-specialists, Direct Entry Cadets for serving soldiers, Direct Entry Recruits who are non-tradesmen, and Direct Entry Recruits who are tradesmen.