The 2026 Military Qualification Regulations published in the Journal of Laws outline who will face the military commission board, impacting young men born in 2007, along with older age groups and specific medical categories.
Groups Subject to Draft
Males born in 2007, as well as their older peers from birth years 2002-2006 who lack specific medical clearance, will be required to appear before the commission, alongside citizens assessed with temporary health-related inability to serve who are within their clearance period.
Women’s Military Qualification
Women born between 1999 and 2007 with relevant qualifications or currently pursuing those qualifications related to key disciplines including veterinary science, medicine, aviation, psychology, rehabilitation, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and IT will also face the military commission.
Timeline and Categories
The 2026 military qualification process will run from February 2nd to April 30th. The announcement will be made on January 16th to give sufficient preparation time. The commission will determine one of four categories of ability to serve active military duty: A (able to serve), B (temporarily unable to serve), D (unable to serve in peace, except for certain roles in territorial service), and E (permanently and completely unable to serve).
