Rwanda National Police Recruitment 2026: Apply to Join as a Cadet Officer

The Rwanda National Police has announced a new recruitment opportunity for Rwandan citizens who wish to join the Police at the level of Junior Officers (Cadets).

According to the official recruitment notice, online applications will open on 19 August 2026 and close on 31 August 2026.

Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review the eligibility requirements and submit their applications through the official Rwanda National Police recruitment platform within the application period.

Available Opportunity

The recruitment is for candidates seeking to join the Rwanda National Police as Cadet Officers.

Applicants with qualifications in several professional fields are encouraged to apply, including:

• Statistics
• Medicine
• Veterinary Medicine
• Nursing
• Education
• Engineering

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a Rwandan citizen.
2. Be between 18 and 25 years old.
3. Hold an A0 university degree or an A1 university qualification in relevant professional fields.
4. Candidates trained in Statistics, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Education, and Engineering are eligible to apply.
5. Have no criminal conviction in Rwanda or abroad that resulted in imprisonment.
6. Have never been dismissed from government employment.
7. Be in good health.
8. Have 6/6 vision.
9. Be willing and ready to work wherever assigned within Rwanda.