Brazilian Army Announces New Recruitment Exams and 355 Military School Slots for 2027

The Brazilian Army has released details of its upcoming competitive examinations for entry into several military education institutions. The contests include the Escola Preparatória de Cadetes do Exército (EsPCEx), the Escola de Sargentos das Armas (ESA) and the Instituto Militar de Engenharia (IME), with registration periods spanning March to July and exams scheduled between July and September. Candidates will be evaluated on academic qualifications, physical fitness and age criteria, with successful entrants receiving stable salaries and benefits.

In parallel, the Army opened a selection process for 355 seats in its Colégios Militares across 14 Brazilian cities for the 2027 school year. The vacancies cover 6th‑grade elementary and 1st‑year high‑school levels, with eligibility based on age and prior school completion. Applications begin on 17 August, with a R$ 95 fee (exemptions available for low‑income families). The cities include Belém, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Campo Grande, Curitiba, Fortaleza, Juiz de Fora, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Santa Maria and São Paulo.