The Bangladesh Army has announced recruitment for the position of Soldier (Technical Branch, Trade-1). Eligible male candidates can apply online or through SMS within the application period.
Key Requirements
- Position: Soldier
- Branch: Technical Branch, Trade-1
- Education: SSC/equivalent with at least GPA 3.00, along with a relevant three-month technical trade course from an institution approved by the Bangladesh Technical Education Board
- Age: 17.5–23 years as of February 1, 2027
- Nationality: Bangladeshi by birth
- Marital status: Unmarried
- Gender: Male
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches; 5 feet 4 inches for candidates from specified ethnic communities
- Weight: At least 49 kg
- Chest: 30–32 inches
- Job type: Permanent
- Salary: According to the Armed Forces pay scale
- Medical benefits: Free treatment at military hospitals
- Work location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Application
Applications opened on August 15, 2026, and will remain open until September 30, 2026.
Candidates can apply through SMS using a Teletalk prepaid SIM or online through the Bangladesh Army recruitment portal. Applicants must upload a 300×300 pixel photograph and a 300×80 pixel signature.
Apply through the Bangladesh Army recruitment portal
The application fee is Tk 300, including Tk 200 for the examination and Tk 100 for registration.
Selection Process
Candidates will go through several stages:
- Medical examination
- Physical fitness test
- Written examination covering Bangla, English, Mathematics, General Knowledge and Intelligence
- Interview
Applicants should carefully check the official recruitment notice for the complete list of eligible technical trades and other conditions before applying.