The Civil Defence Force is calling on female citizens of the Republic born in 2004 and male citizens born in 1972 or 1973 who reside in the Republic’s territory to register and enlist for two years of service. The process follows a decision by the Council of Ministers and is conducted under the 1997 Civil Defence (General) Regulations and a relevant notification by the Minister of the Interior.
According to an announcement by the interior ministry, registration and enlistment will take place at the District Civil Defence Directorate offices in each district, at local Civil Defence Stations or Substations, or at Community Council offices, depending on the person’s place of residence. Those required to register must bring their identity card.
In the districts of Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Famagusta and Paphos, registration for women will take place from Monday, 19 October, to Friday, 23 October 2026. For men, the process will run from Monday, 9 November, to Friday, 13 November 2026. Registration hours and locations in each district are as follows:
Nicosia district
In urban areas, registration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Nicosia offices.
In rural areas, registration will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Nicosia PEDPA offices, or from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at local Stations or Community Council offices, depending on the place of residence.
Limassol district
In urban areas, registration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Limassol offices.
In rural areas, registration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Community Council offices and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Limassol offices.
Larnaca district
In urban areas, registration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Larnaca offices.
In rural areas, registration will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Larnaca offices, or from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at local Stations or Community Council offices, depending on the place of residence.
Paphos district
In urban areas, registration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Paphos offices. In other areas, it will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at local Stations or Substations.
Famagusta district
In the Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia, in the Paralimni Municipal District, registration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Famagusta offices. In the Deryneia Municipal District, registration will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Deryneia Civil Defence Substation. In other areas, registration will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at local Stations or Substations, municipalities or communities.
Exemptions
The interior ministry said that those exempt from service in the Force include members of the Council of Ministers and the House of Representatives, judges, members of the Public Service Commission and the Educational Service Commission, Director Generals at the Council of Ministers, the Director General of the House of Representatives, directors or heads of government departments or other state services, directors of public-law organisations, and members of the Central Council and District Councils of Civil Defence.
Clergy and people serving on a permanent basis in the Civil Defence Force, the Cyprus Army, the National Guard, the Police, the Fire Service or prisons are also exempt. The exemptions also cover those serving their term in the National Guard, those who have completed their service and belong to National Guard classes that have not been released from the reserve, and those who, because of special qualifications, are assigned to the reserve or other National Guard units. The latter category does not include people specifically referred to in the National Guard legislation or those granted an exemption or suspension from the obligation to serve in the National Guard under that legislation.
Also exempt are people serving in a service declared an “Essential Service” under Article 6 of the Law, who have been designated to implement that service’s civil defence plan and assigned responsibilities and obligations under the Regulations to address the effects of hostile actions.
The Ministry clarifies that people in the above categories must still report for registration and bring the necessary supporting documents. Exemption from service in the Force will subsequently be granted to those who meet the criteria.
Source: CNA
