Military Conscription Applications Open From Oct. 1

PHNOM PENH — Sept. 28, 2026: The National Committee for Military Conscription at the Ministry of National Defence has issued an official notice to Cambodian citizens aged 18 to 25, announcing the dates for distributing and receiving applications to fulfil military service obligations under existing laws and regulations.

According to the notice, application forms will be distributed from Oct. 1 to 9, 2026, and received from Oct. 10 to 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

Applications must be submitted at the Military Conscription Committee of the city, district or khan where the applicant resides — specifically at the local military police unit.

Applicants must bring original documents or certified copies to show officials, including a Cambodian national identity card, a residence book or family book, and a birth certificate or certification from the commune or sangkat administration.

Under the sub-decree implementing the Military Conscription Law, selected youths will serve 24 months. During service, conscripts will receive a monthly allowance, food, uniforms, healthcare and additional vocational training.

State institutions, private companies and educational institutions are required to preserve the positions or academic results of youths after they complete military service, in accordance with the law.

The National Committee for Military Conscription urged all eligible Cambodian citizens to submit their applications on time.

Reported by The Khmer Today