Russia has started accepting applications for deferment of military service for IT specialists. This is reported Telegram channel Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation.
According to the ministry, IT specialists can apply for a postponement of compulsory military service in the fall using the State Services portal.
Applications will be accepted until August 6. The Ministry of Digital Development will forward the information to the Ministry of Defense by August 31. The postponement decision will be made by the commission between October 1 and December 31.
in January reportedExperts between the ages of 18-30 from accredited IT companies will be able to apply for military service deferment within the scope of spring and autumn compulsory military service through the State Services during certain periods.
To receive a deferment, an expert must work in an accredited IT company for at least 11 months before the start of compulsory military service. The employee must be between 18 and 30 years old. The organization must be accredited by February 10, 2024.
In addition, the specialist must have higher education in a specialty from the government-approved list.
The age of conscription of citizens into military service in the army of the Russian Federation from January 1, 2024 raised Ages 27 to 30.
Previously in Russia offered Graduates working in defense industry enterprises will be given the right to defer military service.
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Source: Gazeta
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