Greek Defence Ministry Announces 2026 G' ESSO Army Recruitment Dates and Requirements
The Greek Ministry of National Defence, through the General Staff of the Army, has published the schedule and documentation needed for the 2026 G' ESSO (third-year conscription) classification of new recruits to the Army. Presentation appointments are set for 31 August to 4 September 2026 for most conscripts, with additional sessions on 20‑21 August and 24‑28 August for those whose classification was postponed for health reasons.
Eligibility covers: • Class 2029 – individuals born in 2008 between 1 January and 15 May. • Class 2028 – individuals born in 2007 registered in the prefectures of Aetolia‑Acarnania, Boeotia, Evros, Imathia, Larissa, Pieria, and Florina, plus municipalities of Eastern Attica. • Classes 2003‑2028 – individuals born between 1982 and 2007 from all prefectures, provided the reasons for their duty obligation arose between 1 February and 30 April 2026.
Required documents include a police ID card, classification note, personal medical record, tax‑identification number (AFM), social‑security number (AMKA), a chest X‑ray with a radiologist’s report, and a negative rapid COVID‑19 test taken within 48 hours before the appointment. Additional items such as bank account details (IBAN) and blood‑group certification may also be required. Chest X‑rays are provided free of charge at public or military hospitals upon presentation of the classification note.
Entities: General Staff of the Army (G.E.S.) · Greek Army · Ministry of National Defence (Greece)
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chest X‑rays are provided free of charge at public or military hospitals upon presentation of the classification note. (a9c04512-e160-4833-ae46-46678e6d36a9)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Conscripts of classes 2003‑2028 (born 1982‑2007) from all prefectures are required to present if their duty reasons arose between 1 February and 30 April 2026. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of National Defence announced the 2026 G' ESSO classification schedule for the Greek Army. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Conscripts of class 2028 (born in 2007) registered in Aetolia‑Acarnania, Boeotia, Evros, Imathia, Larissa, Pieria, Florina and Eastern Attica municipalities must present for classification. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Additional classification dates on 20‑21 August and 24‑28 August 2026 apply to conscripts with health‑related postponements. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Required documents include a police ID card, classification note, personal medical record, tax ID (AFM), social‑security number (AMKA), a chest X‑ray with radiologist report, a negative rapid COVID‑19 (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Conscripts of class 2029 (born in 2008 between 1 January and 15 May) must present for classification. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Classification presentations will be held from 31 August to 4 September 2026 for most conscripts. (All articles)