Ministry of defence Republic of Serbia
 
01.09.2025.

Call for applications: Non-Commissioned Officer Course for civilian candidates



The General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces has announced an open call for applications to the Non-Commissioned Officer Course for civilian candidates, who will subsequently be admitted into professional military service as non-commissioned officers on a permanent basis.
Interested candidates can apply for one of the 200 available non-commissioned officer positions within the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Armed Forces. Positions are available across various branches and services, including infantry, artillery, air defence missile units, amoured units, engineering corps, telecommunications, aerial surveillance and early warning, quartermaster service, medical service, transportation corps, and IT service. Opportunities are also available in several technical service specialties, such as vehicle technician, aircraft technician, and telecommunications specialist.

Eligible applicants are citizens of the Republic of Serbia born in or after 1989, who have completed secondary education in a relevant field, regardless of whether they have completed military service with arms.
The selection process is conducted on an elimination basis and includes psychological and medical evaluations, a physical fitness assessment, an interview and a security clearance.

Selected candidates will undergo a training program at the Sergeant Milunka Savić NCO Training Centre in Pančevo, as well as at the Training Command’s specialized training centres and Serbian Armed Forces units. During the six-month training course, candidates will receive remuneration, health care, accommodation, meals, and all necessary equipment for training.
Upon successful completion of the training program, candidates become eligible for admission into professional military service as non-commissioned officers.

Applications are open until September 30, 2025. Interested candidates can find more information at the following link: https://www.mod.gov.rs/cir/22538/javni-konkurs-za-osposobljavanje-na-kursu-za-podoficire-kandidata-iz-gradjanstva
 
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