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The Navy and Army Open Temporary Positions in October, Without Competition, With Salaries Above R$ 11 Thousand and Opportunities for Candidates Up to 62 Years Old.
The Brazilian Navy and Army are conducting new selection processes this October for the admission of temporary military personnel, offering opportunities for civil professionals with technical and higher education in various fields. The highlight is the increase in the age limit, which in some announcements reaches 62 years, and the exemption from traditional public competitions, replaced by curriculum analysis and technical interviews, which has attracted thousands of candidates across the country.
The vacancies are aimed at the Voluntary Military Service (SMV), a temporary modality of the Armed Forces that allows the admission of civilians for periods ranging from 12 months to up to 8 years of service, depending on the institution’s needs. The goal is to reinforce the staff with experienced and highly qualified professionals in areas such as engineering, health, information technology, logistics, administration, teaching, and maintenance.
Brazilian Navy: Temporary Positions for Officers and Soldiers
The Brazilian Navy is accepting applications for the Voluntary Military Service (SMV), encompassing positions as Temporary Officer (RM3) and Temporary Soldier (RM2). Admission occurs through a simplified selection process, without the need for a public competition.
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The announcement establishes that candidates must have technical or higher education compatible with the intended role and be up to 62 years old at the date of incorporation, depending on the position.
Available areas include Nursing, Naval Engineering, Administration, IT, Physical Therapy, Dentistry, and Accounting.
Successfully selected candidates go through curriculum evaluation, title examination, and health inspection. After approval, they are incorporated as 2nd Lieutenant Officers (RM3), with salaries that exceed R$ 11 thousand, considering additional benefits and bonuses available in temporary military careers.
In addition to the salary, the military personnel receive benefits such as food, uniforms, medical assistance, housing, and transportation. The initial contract is for 12 months, which can be renewed annually for up to 8 years, depending on performance and the force’s needs.
Brazilian Army: Regional Selections and Diverse Technical Profile
The Brazilian Army has also opened regional selection processes for the hiring of Temporary Technical Officers (OTT) and Temporary Technical Sergeants (STT), with applications in different military commands across the country.
The opportunities cover engineers, electronics technicians, logistics professionals, surveyors, nurses, and administrators, among others.
Admission follows the same model as the Navy — a simplified selection process, without traditional competition, with stages of curriculum analysis, interview, and medical exams.
Requirements vary according to each military region’s announcement, but generally, candidates must be up to 38 years old (in some cases, up to 45, depending on the position).
Salaries start from R$ 7 thousand to R$ 11 thousand, potentially exceeding this amount with additional benefits and bonuses for specialization and years of service.
Why the Armed Forces Expanded the Temporary System
The expansion of temporary vacancies aims to modernize personnel management and reduce costs associated with competitions and permanent staff.
The model is similar to those in countries like France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, which utilize temporary military personnel for technical and support functions while concentrating permanent staff in strategic and command roles.
In Brazil, the adoption of the temporary regime has grown significantly after the Law No. 13,954/2019, which restructured military careers and established new parameters for admission, progression, and paid reserve.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the modality allows for greater budgetary flexibility and utilizes highly qualified professionals from civil society, who serve for a defined period.
Salaries, Benefits, and Stability During the Contract
Professionals incorporated as temporary personnel receive the same basic benefits as career military personnel during active service:
- Remuneration between R$ 7 thousand and R$ 11 thousand, depending on rank and specialty;
- Uniform and full food assistance;
- Free medical and dental assistance;
- Military housing and transportation;
- Specialization, hazard, and length of service bonuses.
Although the position does not guarantee stability, contracts can be renewed annually for up to eight consecutive years, ensuring financial security and valuable professional experience.
Profile of Most Sought-After Candidates
The Armed Forces have prioritized candidates with proven technical experience and specific training.
Professionals in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, as well as nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, doctors, accountants, and IT analysts, are among the most in-demand.
The selection process also values previous experience in corporate or public environments, exemplary conduct, and good physical fitness.
Many of those incorporated are professionals seeking career transition, stability, or experience in a military environment before returning to civilian life.
How to Apply
Applications vary according to the Force and military region.
- For the Brazilian Navy, interested parties should visit the site concursos.marinha.mil.br and consult the current Voluntary Military Service (SMV) announcement in the area of interest.
- For the Army access here, regional announcements are available on the websites of the Military Commands of the South, Southeast, North, Northeast, and Plateau, which publish timetables and application forms.
After submitting the documents, candidates undergo title analysis, medical evaluation, physical tests, and technical interviews. The final call is published in internal bulletins and the Federal Official Gazette.
The expansion of temporary selections reflects the transition of the Armed Forces to a more technological, dynamic, and integrated-to-civil-society model.
Temporary personnel have become a key element in meeting specific demands in areas such as infrastructure, engineering, communications, and military health, especially in humanitarian missions and support operations.
Retired Admiral Carlos Machado, former commander of the 2nd Naval District, explains:
“The temporary military brings updated technical knowledge and strengthens the Armed Forces’ response capacity. He is the link between civil experience and military discipline.”
With the new announcements, The Navy and Army reaffirm their commitment to expand access to military careers and attract citizens with a service spirit, technical competence, and a desire to contribute to national defense — even after the age of 40, 50, or even 60.
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