Jordan's Minister of Government Communication, Mohammad Momani, announced that an electronic lottery will be held next Sunday to select recruits for the 55th batch, representing the second group of the National Service Programme for men born in 2008 who have reached the age of 18.
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Momani said the intake capacity has been increased from 6,000 recruits in the first group to 9,000 in the second, with participants divided into three training cycles throughout the year.
During a press briefing at the Prime Ministry announcing the new phase of the programme, Momani explained that the lottery will be conducted by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in coordination with the Jordan Armed Forces and the Civil Status and Passports Department.
Selected recruits and their families will be notified through text messages (SMS), the Sanad application and the electronic National Service platform. He urged young men born in 2008 to check their account activation details, stressing that failure to follow up does not exempt them from legal responsibility.
Meanwhile, Director General of Military Judiciary Brigadier Judge Hazem Al-confirmed that compulsory national service lasts only three months.
He outlined the penalties for non-compliance, stating that individuals who fail to appear before medical examination and registration committees without a legitimate excuse face imprisonment ranging from three to six months. Those who fail to report for service face imprisonment of no less than six months and up to one year.
Regarding deferments and exemptions, Al-Muhaيدات explained that previous deferments issued under the former military service booklet will no longer be valid once a recruitment notice is announced. Applicants must submit new requests through the electronic platform in accordance with legally specified cases, including full-time students, Jordanians residing abroad and temporary medical conditions.
Permanent exemptions are limited to the only male child in a family and individuals deemed permanently medically unfit for service.
He also highlighted travel restrictions, stating that selected recruits are prohibited from travelling during the 45 days preceding the start of their training cycle unless they obtain official authorization from the competent military authorities. Applications for travel permits must be submitted at least 72 hours before departure.
The Director of Military Media confirmed that the Jordan Armed Forces have developed their training, administrative and logistical plans to accommodate the increased number of recruits.
He added that each recruit will receive a monthly allowance of JD 100 during the service period, while employed recruits will retain their jobs and students will keep their university or educational places, in accordance with applicable legal provisions and safeguards.
Upon completing national service, recruits will remain part of the reserve forces for five years or until reaching the age of 45, whichever comes first.
