With Registrations Starting April 4, the Army Competition for Admission to the School of Complementary Training (EsFCEx) Provides Opportunities for Graduates in Medicine, Nursing, Administration, Law, Pedagogy, among Other Areas. Exams Will Be Held in July.
If you have a degree in any area of health, education, exact or humanities, and have always dreamed of joining the Armed Forces, the moment has arrived! The much-anticipated Army Competition is open for the School of Complementary Training of the Army (EsFCEx), offering 231 vacancies for professionals with higher education in various fields. Moreover, starting salaries exceed R$8 thousand, with additional benefits.
Registrations begin on April 4 and run until June 20, with exams scheduled for July 20. The selection process includes a series of very rigorous stages, such as objective tests, health inspections, and physical exams. The courses will take place at the EsFCEx headquarters in Salvador (BA), with enrollment scheduled for March 2026.
Amended Notice and Updated Positions EsFCEx
The notice was published in the Federal Official Gazette on March 20 and has already undergone its first amendment the following day, on the 21st. The main change was in the number of vacancies, which decreased from 270 to 231. The dates that were mistakenly listed as pertaining to 2024 have also been corrected.
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The vacancies are divided among three main areas: Health Service, Supplementary Corps, and Military Chaplains, all aimed at entry as a career officer in the Brazilian Army. The starting salary for those entering as second lieutenants is R$7,490, potentially reaching R$8,245 for first lieutenants, plus military supplements and specific bonuses.
Available Vacancies in the Army Competition
Check the complete list of areas and number of vacancies:
- Medicine – 152 vacancies
- Nursing – 15 vacancies
- Pharmacy – 7 vacancies
- Dentistry – 6 vacancies
- Administration – 4 vacancies
- Accounting – 4 vacancies
- Law – 5 vacancies
- Economics – 2 vacancies
- Computer Science – 4 vacancies
- Psychology – 1 vacancy
- Pedagogy – 1 vacancy
- Veterinary – 1 vacancy
- Journalism – 1 vacancy
- Theology – Catholic priest (2 vacancies)
- Theology – Evangelical pastor (1 vacancy)
- Teaching:
- Biology – 2 vacancies
- Physics – 2 vacancies
- Geography – 3 vacancies
- History – 2 vacancies
- English – 3 vacancies
- Mathematics – 4 vacancies
- Portuguese – 5 vacancies
- Chemistry – 3 vacancies
How the Selection Process Works
The Army Competition is known for its high level of demand. It all begins with a written test of 50 questions, divided between general knowledge and specific knowledge in the area of expertise. This stage is scheduled for July 20, and will be held in 22 Brazilian cities.
Besides the written exam, candidates will also undergo health inspections, physical fitness tests, and psychological evaluations. Those who pass all these phases and achieve classification within the vacancies will be called for enrollment in March 2026.
The cities where the exam will be applied are: Porto Alegre, Santa Maria, Curitiba, Florianópolis, São Paulo, Campinas, Rio de Janeiro, Resende, Belo Horizonte, Juiz de Fora, Campo Grande, Cuiabá, Brasília, Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza, São Luís, Belém, Boa Vista, Manaus, Rio Branco, and Porto Velho.
Where to Register
Registrations must be made between April 4 and June 20 on the official EsFCEx website: www.esfcex.eb.mil.br. The registration fee has been set at R$150. Those who are bone marrow donors or registered in CadÚnico can request exemption from the fee between April 4 and 11.
It is essential to fill in all information correctly, as any mistakes may lead to disqualification. During registration, it will be necessary to submit documents and select the city where you wish to take the exam.
About EsFCEx
The School of Complementary Training of the Army (EsFCEx) is responsible for training and preparing professionals with higher education to integrate the officer corps of the Brazilian Army. Located in Salvador, it is a reference institution in military training for technical and specialized areas.
Since its foundation, the school has played a role in integrating academic knowledge with military discipline, training officers prepared to act in different sectors of the Armed Forces, from health to public administration.
Army Competition for the Cadet School is Also Open
In addition to EsFCEx, the Army has also recently announced another Competition for the Preparatory School for Cadets (EsPCEx), with 440 vacancies for those with complete high school. Registrations are open from March 25 to May 9, with the application of exams still this year. It is yet another great opportunity for those who wish to pursue a military career early on.
The new Army Competition is an excellent opportunity for those dreaming of a military career, with stability, good salary, and benefits. There are over 200 vacancies for professionals with higher education in various fields, with starting salaries above R$ 7,000. And the best part: registrations are right around the corner, starting on April 4.
If you are preparing, the tip is: start organizing your studies now, especially in the specific subjects related to your area. And, of course, stay tuned to the official website so you don’t miss any stages. For many, this could be the gateway to a new life, with prestige, security, and pride in serving the country.
Source: JCCONCURSOS

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