Yes, recruitment into the RSLAF is completely free. The RSLAF Digital Recruitment Portal (www.rslaf.gov.sl/recruit) is the ONLY official platform. Be wary of scams and individuals claiming to offer recruitment services for a fee.

Sierra Leonean citizens who meet the age, educational, and health requirements specified in the official recruitment guidelines for the active year.

Official guidelines for the active recruitment year (e.g., 2026) are published on this portal under the "Recruit 2026" section when it is open.

No, only one application per person is allowed per recruitment year. Duplicate applications will be automatically rejected.

When recruitment is open, visit the "Apply Now" section on this portal and fill out the digital application form.

You will need your National ID (NIN), Birth Certificate, Educational Certificates, Passport Photos, and any other documents specified in the official application form for the active year.

You can check your application status anytime using your Recruitment Number and NIN on the "Check Status" page of this portal.

BPFA stands for Body and Physical Fitness Assessment. It includes tests for height, press-ups, sit-ups, and a timed run. Specific standards differ for males and females and are published officially.

If you do not meet the minimum gender-specific fitness standards, your application will be marked as "Not Eligible" at that stage.

A comprehensive health check conducted by qualified medical officers to determine fitness for military service.

An evaluation conducted by qualified psychologists to assess mental fitness and suitability for military life.

The process uses automatic eligibility checks, standardized assessments, strict quota enforcement (by district and gender), and an immutable audit trail to ensure fairness and prevent manipulation.

Yes, your data is securely stored and used solely for official RSLAF recruitment purposes. Access is strictly controlled.