President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree regarding the conscription of citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan for active military service from October 1 to October 30, 2026, and the transfer of current military personnel to the reserve.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the decree stipulates that citizens born in 2008 who have reached the age of 18 by the day of conscription, as well as citizens born between 1996 and 2007 who are under the age of 30, have not previously completed active military service in the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan, and do not hold a deferment or exemption, are to be called up for active military service between October 1 and October 30, 2026.
Furthermore, military personnel who have completed their term of service as defined in Article 38.1.1 of the Law "On Military Duty and Military Service" will be transferred to the reserve between October 1 and October 30, 2026.
Military conscription in Azerbaijan is a routine, biannual process essential for maintaining the operational readiness and defense capabilities of the national armed forces. The Ministry of Defense oversees the mobilization and demobilization procedures, ensuring that the rotation of personnel aligns with the country's legislative framework regarding military service obligations.
