Professional soldier

Subjects for recruiting professional soldiers in 2026

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The subjects of professional military recruitment in 2026 are based on the Law on Professional Soldiers, Workers and National Defense Officials 2015.

Funding for implementing the periodic and ad hoc bonus regime for professional soldiers

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The funding source for implementing the periodic and ad hoc bonus regime for professional soldiers is based on Circular 95/2024/TT-BQP.

Bonus level for professional soldiers with outstanding work achievements

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The bonus level of professional soldiers with outstanding service achievements is calculated on the basic salary according to current regulations.

Bonus level for professional soldiers classified as having completed their tasks well in 2025

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The bonus level for professional soldiers classified as having completed their tasks well in 2025 is based on the instructions in the Circular of the Ministry of National Defense.

Classification and assessment levels for professional soldiers in 2025

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The classification and assessment levels for professional soldiers in 2025 are based on the Law on Professional Soldiers, Workers and National Defense Officials.

Forms of recruitment and selection of professional soldiers

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The form of selection and recruitment of professional soldiers is stipulated in the Law on Professional Soldiers, Workers and National Defense Officials 2015.

Time to evaluate and classify professional soldiers in 2025

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The time of evaluating and classifying professional soldiers in 2025 is based on Circular 95/2024/TT-BQP.

Regulations on considering periodic bonuses for officers and professional soldiers in 2025

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The 2025 periodic bonus consideration process for officers and professional soldiers is carried out publicly according to Circular 95/2024/TT-BQP.

Procedures for considering periodic bonuses in 2025 for officers and professional soldiers

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The process and procedures for considering periodic bonuses in 2025 for professional soldiers are based on Circular 95/2024/TT-BQP.

Officers, soldiers, and defense officials will be compensated 1.5 million VND if they are below

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Officers, professional soldiers, non-commissioned officers, soldiers, workers and defense officials on the payroll of the teams searching for and collecting martyrs' remains will be compensated 1.5 million VND/person.

1 Major General, 1 Colonel of the army receive new assignments

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1 Major General, 1 Colonel of the army have just been appointed to new positions; many professional soldiers have been promoted in military ranks and increased salaries last week (from October 27-31).

New regulations on pensions for soldiers and people working in secret services

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The Ministry of National Defense has issued Circular No. 90/2025/TT-BQP guiding the implementation of compulsory social insurance for soldiers and people working in secret services who receive salaries as for soldiers.

Latest regulations on reserving social insurance payment time for soldiers

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The Ministry of National Defense has issued Circular No. 90/2025/TT-BQP guiding the implementation of compulsory social insurance for soldiers and people working in secret services who receive salaries as for soldiers.

Increasing the age of admission to reserve officer training for university graduates

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The Government has increased the age of recruitment for reserve officer training for students upon graduation from university and shortened the registration and management time for reserve officers.

The Ministry of National Defense proposes that soldiers be given a maximum of 10 days off

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The Ministry of National Defense proposes that in addition to the annual leave regime, soldiers, workers and defense officials are entitled to special leave under the new draft Circular.