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Greek military recruitment and service reforms

Overview

Greece has implemented reforms to its military recruitment and service structures. Under Law 5265/2026, recruits born between January 1 and May 15, 2008, who enlist in late 2026, may qualify for a reduced nine-month service period, provided they complete their obligation without interruption. Those requesting higher education deferments are ineligible for this reduction. Parallel to mandatory service reforms, the Ministry of National Defense initiated the recruitment of 1,000 Professional Soldiers (EPOPs) for 2026. By early October 2026, the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS) required applicants with incomplete documentation to submit missing files via email by October 8 to avoid disqualification. Following the release of suitability results, the HNDGS completed the scoring process by specialty on October 20. Candidates can access scores via electronic portals, with a scoring appeal deadline of October 23, 2026. Selected candidates must present identification and a negative RAPID test result obtained within 48 hours of their examination. Administrative shifts have impacted conscripts; those originally scheduled for November 2026 have been rescheduled to January 2027 due to an unexpected surge in applicants that created logistical challenges regarding equipment and personnel care. To address this, the Ministry plans to open additional training centers. Furthermore, the Navy and Air Force training centers will no longer accept privates to ensure homogeneous training, moving enlistment exclusively through Army recruitment centers. New ministerial regulations also define training durations for the Hellenic Army. Standard conscripts will undergo a ten-week first stage, including four weeks of initial training and five weeks of combatant training. Candidate Reserve Officers (YEA) will undergo a nine-week first stage, while Reserve Officer Cadets (DEA) will undergo a five-week period.

Entities

Hellenic Army · Hellenic Navy · Hellenic Air Force · Hellenic National Defence General Staff · Ministry of National Defense

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece sees surge in military enlistment applications

    Greece reports a record surge in military enlistment, with over 10,000 recruits expected following new laws allowing 18-year-olds to serve before university.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece updates Army training durations for conscripts

    Greece has issued a new ministerial decision defining the duration of training stages for Hellenic Army conscripts, including specific timelines for standard soldiers and reserve officer candidates.

  3. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Hellenic National Defence General Staff completes EPOP 2026 scoring

    The Hellenic National Defence General Staff has completed the specialty scoring for 2026 Professional Soldiers (EPOP) recruitment across all military branches.

  4. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Hellenic National Defence General Staff releases EP.OP. recruitment results

    The Hellenic National Defence General Staff has released recruitment results for Professional Soldiers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Joint Corps. Appeals can be filed via email until October 16, 2026.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece military recruitment delays cause disruption for conscripts

    Greek conscripts face major scheduling shifts as recruitment for November 2026 is delayed to January 2027 due to logistical pressures and changes in service structure.

  6. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Hellenic National Defence General Staff sets deadline for military applicants

    The Hellenic National Defence General Staff has announced that applicants for Professional Soldier positions must submit any missing documentation by October 8, 2026, to avoid disqualification.

  7. [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Hellenic Armed Forces extend Professional Soldier applications to September 30

    The Hellenic National Defense General Staff has extended the deadline for 2026 Professional Soldier applications to September 30, 2026, to accommodate applicants following the August holiday period.

  8. [POLITICS] 35 sources
    Greek Armed Forces announce recruitment of 1,000 professional soldiers

    Greece has announced the recruitment of 1,000 Professional Soldiers (EPOP) for 2026, featuring 25 new positions in the Joint IT Corps to bolster digital military capabilities.

  9. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Greece introduces reduced nine-month military service for specific recruits

    Greece is implementing new military service rules allowing certain 2029 class recruits to complete service in nine months instead of twelve, while simplifying deferment processes for prospective students.

Sources

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