# Serbian Armed Forces NCO recruitment and training

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-armed-forces-nco-recruitment-and-training
> Updated: 2026-09-09T02:58:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Serbian Ministry of Defence initiated a public recruitment competition to train 200 candidates for professional non-commissioned officer (NCO) positions. The program targets Serbian citizens born in 1990 or later with at least four years of secondary education, covering various branches such as infantry, artillery, engineering, and medical services.

Following an initial phase at the ‘Narednik Milunka Savić’ Training and Qualification Center in Pančevo, candidates have moved into the final stage of a six-month intensive training program. This phase includes specialized instruction at various military units, such as the Land Forces Training Center in Požarevac, where trainees focus on tactics, weapons proficiency, and command skills. Candidates who successfully pass all examinations are expected to be promoted to the rank of sergeant and join the professional ranks of the Serbian Armed Forces.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Serbian Armed Forces conduct final training for non-commissioned officer candidates

Civilian candidates in Serbia are completing a six-month intensive training course to become professional non-commissioned officers in the Serbian Armed Forces.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-armed-forces-conduct-final-training-for-non-commissioned-officer-candidates

### 2026-09-01: Serbian Armed Forces open recruitment for non-commissioned officers

The Serbian Ministry of Defence is recruiting 200 candidates for a non-commissioned officer training course to enter professional military service. Applications are open until September 30, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-armed-forces-open-recruitment-for-non-commissioned-officers

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