Defense Ministry: Volunteer Applications Open for Joining the Air Force
Volunteer applications have been opened for degree holders to join the Air Force.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The Ministry of Defense, represented by the General Staff of the Army (Human Resources and Administration Department), announced the opening of voluntary recruitment for the honor of military service for university degree holders, post-secondary diploma holders, secondary school graduates, and their equivalents, for the Technical Non-Commissioned Officer Course in the Air Force, to serve on Air Force aircraft and its supporting units.
The Ministry stated in a statement via its official account on X: “Successful candidates will receive local and international training courses.”
It added that interested applicants should register through the Ministry of Defense’s website dedicated to the Volunteer Recruitment Branch: https://vc.kuwaitarmy.gov.kw, from November 5, 2026, to November 14, 2026.
Eligibility criteria:
1. The applicant must be a Kuwaiti national.
2. The applicant must be at least 18 years old and not exceed 26 years of age as of the announcement date.
3. The applicant must be medically fit for military service.
4. The applicant’s height must be at least 157 cm.
5. The applicant must have a good reputation and conduct.
6. The applicant must pass an English language test with a minimum score of 40%, with preference given to higher scores.
7. The applicant must pass a personal interview.
8. The applicant must not have been previously convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, unless their reputation has been fully restored.
9. The applicant must not have been previously dismissed from service in any government entity by a final judicial or disciplinary decision.
10. If finally accepted, the employee must submit their resignation from their current workplace.
11. Priority will be given to holders of university degrees and post-secondary diplomas in technical specialties.
Required documents:
1. Original Kuwaiti nationality certificate.
2. Original civil ID card.
3. Original birth certificate.
4. The most recent educational certificate obtained, certified by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education, or the private education sector.
5. A certificate from the Public Institution for Social Security and Employment (via the Sahel app).
6. A certificate from the Public Authority for Manpower (via the Sahel app).
7. Copies of the father’s and mother’s nationality certificates.
8. If either parent is deceased, a copy of the death certificate must be provided.
9. Five (5) personal photographs, size 6x4 cm, wearing a ghutra and agal (non-side style), not instant photos, and without a beard.
10. Married applicants must bring the original marriage contract, a copy of it, and a copy of the wife’s nationality certificate.
11. All documents must be uploaded to the website, ensuring they are valid and current, and originals must be presented during the interview.
