The current competitions for vacant military positions give new opportunities to those who wish to exercise the profession of "military serviceman".

In March, through the structures of the Central Military District (CMD), applications and documents for participation in the competitions announced by the Navy, the Air Force, and the Joint Forces Command (JSC) can be submitted, the press center of the ministry announced on defense.

The Navy has announced 95 vacant positions for sailors (soldiers) in the military formations in Varna, Burgas, Kamenar, Priseltsi, etc.

They are for divers, scouts, boatswain, bikers, mechanics, drivers, technicians, firefighters and more.

The deadline for submitting applications is March 1, and competitions will be held according to a schedule determined by the Navy commander in the formations.

In the Air Force, 88 vacant positions have been announced for soldiers to accept military service in the military formations in Graf Ignatievo, Bozhurishte, Bezmer, Chernomorets, etc.

Among the vacant positions are aircraft mechanic, electrical mechanic, cyber protection specialist, radio mechanic, drivers, operators, etc.

Competitions for the Air Force will be held from June 5 to 30.

The deadline for submitting applications and required documents is April 7. 

The Ministry of Defense has announced several competitions to fill vacant military positions

In the SCS, 14 vacant positions for soldiers in military formations of the command have been announced.

Candidates submit applications and documents until March 24.

The contest will be held from April 24 to 28 in military formation 28 860 - Gorna Malina.

Candidates for vacant military positions must meet the requirements of Art.

141, para.

1 and para.

6 of the Law on the Defense and Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria (ZOVSRB).

Among the requirements for them are that they are fit for military service;

that they have not been convicted of an intentional crime of a general nature, regardless of rehabilitation, and that no criminal proceedings have been initiated against them for an intentional crime of a general nature;

not have another nationality;

not have been released from military service due to the imposed disciplinary punishment "dismissal", etc.

According to the law, they must not be older than 40 years.

A minimum of a high school diploma is required for all advertised positions.

Competitions are in three stages - physical fitness test, general culture test and interview.

In the event of a tie, a candidate holding a position in the voluntary reserve is ranked first.

Military service provides an opportunity to develop abilities that can only be acquired in the military.

The military service profession offers basic and additional monthly remuneration;

basic and additional paid annual leave;

special training (including parachute, diving, alpine training);

shooting with different types of weapons;

management of special military equipment;

language training and/or further training in higher military schools;

opportunity for career development;

possibility of departmental housing or housing allowance;

use of rest bases of the Ministry of Defense;

use of equipped sports facilities, etc.

Department of Defense

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