# Brazil military recruitment 2026‑2027 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-military-recruitment-20262027 > Updated: 2026-07-29T21:52:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In late July 2026 Brazil was finalising its mandatory enlistment for 18‑year‑old males born in 2008. The deadline of 30 June required online registration through the Army’s portal, with local events in cities such as Indaiatuba and Limeira providing guidance on the process and related job‑training opportunities. A few days later the Brazilian Army announced the next phase of recruitment for 2027. It detailed competitive examinations for entry into the Army’s cadet and engineering schools, scheduled between July and September, and opened a selection for 355 seats in military high schools across 14 cities. Applications begin in mid‑August, with fees waived for low‑income families. Together, the snapshots show a continuous rollout of Brazil’s annual military enrollment cycle, moving from the closing of the 2026 mandatory draft to the preparation of competitive exams and school placements for the following year. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Brazilian Army Announces New Recruitment Exams and 355 Military School Slots for 2027 Brazil's Army announced upcoming entrance exams for its military academies and opened 355 spots in its military schools across 14 cities for 2027, with registration starting 17 August. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-army-announces-new-recruitment-exams-and-355-military-school-slots-for-2027 ### 2026-07-26: Brazil 2026 Military Enlistment Deadline Nears, Cities Conduct Registrations Brazil’s 2026 military enlistment deadline is June 30; online registration is required, and cities like Limeira and Indaiatuba hosted sessions to inform thousands of youths. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-2026-military-enlistment-deadline-nears-cities-conduct-registrations --- Cite as: Brazil military recruitment 2026‑2027. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-military-recruitment-20262027