Join
The procedure depends on your current status. Pick your case.
Applying does not mean you are being mobilised.
How to join
Foreign national
Ukrainian citizenship is not required. Foreign nationals also sit a polygraph — the full document list is in the FAQ.
- Submit the form
- Interview
- Medical board
- Basic training
- Role-specific training
- With the unit
Ukrainian civilian
The standard route, all six stages.
- Submit the form
- Interview
- Medical board
- Basic training
- Role-specific training
- With the unit
Already serving
The same, except you have already done basic training — a transfer report takes its place. Your current commander’s consent is preferred.
- Submit the form
- Interview
- Medical board
- Transfer report
- Role-specific training
- With the unit
Who we take
Age
From 18 to 45. The upper limit is not rigid — older candidates are considered case by case.
Citizenship
Any. Ukrainian citizenship is not a requirement — we accept foreign nationals.
Medical
Depends on the role you choose. We run many sections and their requirements differ, so there is a role for almost any condition. Describe your limitations in the form and we will work with you.
Criminal record
Not an automatic refusal. We look at each case individually — describe the situation in the form.
Experience
Not required. But combat or professional experience counts for a great deal — make sure you list it in the form.
Your path to us
The path is the same for everyone. Only the fourth stage differs, depending on who you are right now.
- 01
Application
You fill in the form. A recruiter will be in touch within a few days — on Telegram, Signal or WhatsApp.
- 02
Interview
A conversation with the recruiter: your trade, your experience and the section that suits you.
- 03
Medical board
You go through the military medical board together with our representative from the unit.
- 04
Basic training
Basic general military training, 45 days. Until it is complete you have the full right to leave.
- 05
Role-specific training
Training in your chosen section. Range work and exercises continue afterwards, for the whole of your service.
- 06
With the unit
Once you are with the unit you can pick a role from those available, according to your own preference.
Terms
Official pay information (opens in a new tab)
Pay
Equipment
Rotation and leave
Social guarantees
Pay rates are set by the state and change regularly. Check the link above for current figures.
Questions and answers
Is contacting a recruiter confidential?
Yes. Your personal details are not disclosed to anyone except the recruiter.
What happens after I apply, and how long until someone calls?
Someone will contact you within a few days, via Telegram, Signal or WhatsApp.
Can I choose my own role?
Yes — and more than that: once you are with the unit you can pick a role from those available, according to your preferences, after a set procedure.
Which roles are open to women?
Subject to approval from higher command there are no restrictions, but you must understand every risk that combat carries. It is decided case by case.
Do I need my current commander’s consent?
It is preferable.
Do you accept people returning from unauthorised absence?
It is decided case by case.
Is there a physical fitness test on entry?
Yes. The standards are:
- Push-ups (30 seconds)
- Squats (30 seconds)
- Knee tucks in the plank position (30 seconds)
- 10-metre shuttle run (30 seconds)
To pass you need at least 60 points (repetitions) in total across the whole test. We can make an exception for hard-to-fill roles that are not combat-related.
3 km run, 10 kg pack.
- Excellent
- 10:50.
- Good
- 11:30.
- Satisfactory
- 14:30.
5 km run, 10 kg pack.
- Excellent
- 20:00.
- Good
- 21:00.
- Satisfactory
- 24:30.
10 km forced march, 10 kg pack.
Pass — 1 hour 15 minutes (pace 7:30).
Is the medical board mandatory? Do you take people after injury?
Yes, you go through the medical board together with our representative from the unit. And yes, we take people after injury.
Which documents do I need?
Basic set of documents (for Ukrainian citizens):
- Ukrainian passport or ID card, plus a residence registration extract
- Taxpayer number (RNOKPP)
- Military registration document (military ID, temporary certificate or registration certificate)
- Education documents (diploma, school certificate, professional certificates)
- Medical record, plus personal medical documents for the medical board
- Documents on marital status and family composition (marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates and so on)
- Certificate of no criminal record (the full one, available via the Diia app)
- A written biography
If you have them: driving licence, combat veteran certificate, service reference.
Citizens of other countries, in particular Russia and Belarus, need:
- An international passport
- A written biography
- To pass a polygraph test
What should I bring with me?
Besides personal belongings, it is worth bringing:
Toiletries
Underwear
Thermal underwear
A tracksuit
A sleeping bag
Seasonal hiking boots
Seasonal trainers
Seasonal clothing
If you are a foreign national, do not bring anything of military purpose — there is a high risk of being stopped from leaving Russia or Belarus, or from entering third countries.
Not sure which role is yours? Fill in the form and describe your trade. A recruiter will be in touch within a few days. Applying does not mean you are being mobilised: until basic training is complete you have the full right to leave.