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Greek Armed Forces announce recruitment of 1,000 professional soldiers
The Greek Ministry of National Defence has announced the recruitment of 1,000 Professional Soldiers (EPOP) for 2026. The recruitment process, published via the Supreme Council for Personnel Selection (ASEP), includes a notable addition of 25 positions within the Joint IT Corps, reflecting an increased focus on digital and technological capabilities within the military.
The 1,000 positions are distributed across various branches: 370 for the Hellenic Army, 350 for the Hellenic Navy (including 50 specialized roles in Operations/Communications), 250 for the Hellenic Air Force, 25 for the Joint IT Corps, and 5 for the Joint Legal Corps.
Interested candidates must submit their applications and required documentation electronically through the respective General Staff applications. The deadline for submission is 20 days from the date of publication. For Navy applicants, specific criteria include age limits (born between 2002 and 2007), physical requirements, and athletic performance standards.
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Greek Armed Forces · Greek Ministry of National Defence · Hellenic Air Force · Hellenic Armed Forces · Hellenic Army · Hellenic Navy · Ministry of National Defence · Ministry of National Defense · Supreme Council for Personnel Selection · Supreme Council for the Selection of Personnel
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The Ministry of National Defense has published six calls for the recruitment of 1,000 Professional Soldiers (EPOPs) for 2026. www.businessdaily.gr · www.capital.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
- [● 6 SOURCES] The recruitment includes 250 positions for the Hellenic Air Force. www.businessdaily.gr · www.capital.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
- [● 6 SOURCES] The recruitment includes 350 positions for the Hellenic Navy, with 50 specifically for Operations/Communications (EE/RE) specialties. www.businessdaily.gr · www.capital.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] For the first time, 25 positions are being offered for the Joint Informatics Corps of the Armed Forces. www.businessdaily.gr · www.capital.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Applicants must be Greek citizens between the ages of 18 and 25.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The recruitment includes 370 positions for the Hellenic Army. www.businessdaily.gr · www.capital.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The application deadline is 20 days from the publication date, ending September 14, 2026.
- [● 6 SOURCES] There are 5 positions available for the Joint Legal Corps. www.businessdaily.gr · www.capital.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr