The Military Manpower Administration announced on September 28 that it will start accepting applications for Army technical administrative soldiers and specialist soldiers for January 2027 enlistment beginning on September 30.
Eligible applicants are active-duty soldiers born between January 1, 1998, and December 31, 2008 (ages 18 to 28) who meet the qualifications, licenses, majors, and physical requirements specified for each recruitment specialty.
Applications for Army technical administrative soldiers will be accepted monthly, with successful candidates expected to enlist three months later. In contrast, the recruitment schedule, number of selections, and enlistment dates for specialist soldiers will vary by specialty. Therefore, interested applicants should check the 'Army Announcements' and 'Monthly Recruitment Plans' sections on the Military Manpower Administration's website in advance.
Notably, the application process for language soldiers will see significant improvements for those enlisting in 2027. To enhance convenience for applicants, the recognition period for language test scores will be extended from the previous 'within 2 years of application' to 'within 5 years.'
The selection process for second-language soldiers in Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, German, and French, which previously occurred 2-3 times a year with a limited number of recruits, will also be restructured. The Military Manpower Administration plans to consolidate the selection numbers into one annual recruitment event, with applications and selections conducted in late October each year.
To apply for military service, individuals can access the 'Military Support (Enlistment Application) Guide' section on the Military Manpower Administration's website or use the 'Military Support Service' mobile app to complete their application after verifying their identity.
Details regarding the annual schedule for technical administrative soldiers, accompanying soldiers, local service soldiers, and direct family service soldiers, as well as the selection schedule and recruitment numbers for specialist soldiers, can be found in the recruitment announcement service on the Military Manpower Administration's website.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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