Over 1,300 candidates compete for 31 jobs at Auditor General office

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More than 1,300 job seekers gathered at Makerere University on July 30, 2025, to take an aptitude test for just 31 vacancies at the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).

The recruitment drive, described by officials as highly competitive, is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen Uganda's accountability institutions.

The tests, held at the university's School of Computing and Information Technology, were co-ordinated by the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the OAG. Candidates were vying for 28 Auditor trainee positions, two information technology officer trainee posts, and one office assistant role.

The 1300 job seekers who gathered at Makerere University on July 30, 2025, to take an aptitude test for just 31 vacancies at the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). (Courtesy photo)

The recruitment follows an external advertisement issued by the OAG in accordance with its legal mandates. Out of 1,474 initial applicants, 1,300 were shortlisted to sit for the exams.

David Ochieng, the Assistant Commissioner for Exams at the PSC, praised the smooth execution of the process.

“There was no power or internet outage, no cases of exam malpractice, and all candidates were well-disciplined,” Ochieng said. “It was a great success in terms of exam management.”

Ochieng said the PSC will now compile a performance-based report and submit it to the OAG’s Appointments Board, along with a recommended selection ratio for the next phase.

The OAG serves as Uganda's Supreme Audit Institution. Under Article 163 of the Constitution, it is responsible for auditing and reporting on the public accounts of government institutions, including ministries, local governments, and state-owned enterprises. 

The PSC, established under Article 165, plays a central role in civil service recruitment, with functions that include appointing, promoting, and disciplining staff.