The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia has launched a public tender for the recruitment of 400 soldiers and sailors, as well as for 15 candidates for reappointment to non-commissioned officer posts. This tender aims to fill positions at various locations across the country.

The start of service for selected candidates is scheduled for 15 November 2026. The tender is open to candidates who meet the conditions stipulated in the announcement, and those selected will begin their service at one of the designated locations.

Among the service locations is Gospić, alongside Benkovac, Bjelovar, Karlovac, Knin, Našice, Petrinja, Split, Varaždin, Velika Gorica, Zagreb and Zemunik Donji. This covers a range of military sites from Lika and Dalmatia to central Croatia and Slavonia.

The reappointment to non-commissioned officer posts concerns 15 candidates, while the majority of the tender is focused on the recruitment of soldiers and sailors. Details regarding conditions, application procedures and deadlines are available in the text of the public tender issued by the Ministry of Defence.