Stages of Joining Military Service
Through the 1st Recruitment Center of the Ground Forces of the AFU — from filling out the form to deployment to your unit. Here is what happens at every step.
Submit ApplicationWhat Happens at Every Stage
Filling Out the Online Form
The candidate fills out an online form on the official website of the 1st Recruitment Center, providing their personal details and desired role or training direction.
Waiting for a Response
After submitting the form, a recruitment center representative will contact you to clarify the details and conduct a preliminary interview.
Choosing a Role/Unit
A recruiter will help you decide on a role or unit based on your skills, experience, and preferences. You can also choose a new 14- or 24-month contract — see below for details.
Gathering the Required Documents
- passport
- registered address (propyska)
- military registration document
- taxpayer identification number
- education documents
- Autobiography (two copies: handwritten and printed)
- reference (résumé) from your place of work or study
- recommendation letter from a military unit (if available)
- copy of Ukrainian citizen passport (ID card)
- copy of taxpayer identification number certificate
- copy of birth certificate
- copies of education documents
- copy of military registration document
- copy of marriage (divorce) certificate
- copies of children's birth certificates
- employment record certificate (copy of work record book)
- certificate of registered address
- blood type and Rh factor certificate
- certificate from the Ministry of Internal Affairs confirming no criminal record (or that it is expunged)
- Form 100/2 certificate (psychiatric exam and substance use screening)
- copy of driver's license (if available)
- copy of international passport (if available)
- copy of combat veteran certificate (if available)
- photos: 1 pc. 9×12 cm, 4 pcs. 3×4 cm (in military uniform)
Arrival at the 1st Recruitment Center in Kyiv
Once all details are agreed, you arrive at the recruitment center to continue the selection process at: Kyiv, 10a Olzhycha St.
Building Your Personal File
Center specialists conduct an interview, assessing your motivation, physical and psychological condition, and suitability for the chosen role.
Medical Examination (Military Medical Commission)
Recruiters accompany you through the Military Medical Commission, which confirms your fitness for military service.
Deployment to Your Duty Station
Under contract: after successfully completing all selection stages and paperwork, you go through 51 days of basic general military training, after which you are deployed to your duty station.
Under mobilization: after the Military Medical Commission, you are sent to an assigned military unit, which either sends you for basic general military training or trains you on-site (if it has the relevant training base), after which you begin your duties in the unit.
Benefits of a 3+ Year Contract
Standard contract service terms — stability, social guarantees, and career growth opportunities.
Signing bonus for the first contract starting from UAH 24,224.
Career growth opportunities.
Opportunity to get a state-funded education.
Monthly financial assistance for social and household needs.
Guaranteed leave of 30 calendar days per year for service members.
Monetary allowance starting from UAH 20,100.
Full supply of military equipment.
Free meals and medical care.
Annual wellness allowance.
For individuals aged 18 to 24 (inclusive) and people aged 60+.
For service members enlisted for enlisted (rank-and-file) positions.
Depending on mutual agreement — for sergeants and warrant officers.
For cadets studying at military educational institutions under state funding.
Contracts can be signed for 1 to 10 years, depending on rank and position.
Or Choose a New Contract
Instead of a standard 3+ year contract, you can choose a new short-term contract — for 14 or 24 months, with increased pay for risk and workload.
Infantry-Assault Contract
- The highest pay — averaging around UAH 300,000, up to UAH 460,000/month for some positions.
- Base monetary allowance from UAH 20,000/month.
- Deferral from 6 months, +3 months for every month of combat.
- For infantrymen, assault troops, combat medics, and others.
Combat and Basic Contracts
- Pay of UAH 30,000–120,000/month depending on position and workload.
- Base monetary allowance from UAH 20,000/month.
- Deferral from 6 months, +1 month for every month of combat.
- For UAV pilots, artillerymen, and support/non-combat positions.
