National Service Intake to Rise 50% to 9,000, Second Cohort Draw Set for Sunday

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National Service Intake to Increase 50%, with Second Cohort Draw Scheduled for Sunday Momani: Expansion from 6,000 to 9,000 Young Men Implements Crown Prince's Directives for…

Momani: National Service Intake to Increase 50%, with Second Cohort Draw Scheduled for Sunday Momani: Expansion from 6,000 to 9,000 Young Men Implements Crown Prince's Directives for Gradual Growth Momani: Expansion Builds on First Cohort's Success and Allows More Young Jordanians to Participate Momani: Electronic Draw Set for Noon Sunday, Nov. 8, at Digital Economy Ministry, to Be Broadcast Live on Jordan Television Momani: Men Born in 2008 to Be Selected Through Neutral Statistical Sampling to Ensure Fairness and Transparency Momani: Conscripts to Be Notified Through SMS, Sanad App and National Service Platform; Failure to Check Status Does Not Exempt Them from Legal Responsibility…

Minister of Government Communication and Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani announced Thursday a 50% increase in the annual intake for the national service program, raising the number of conscripts from 6,000 in the first cohort to 9,000 in the second, with an electronic selection draw scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Prime Ministry alongside Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) Military Media Director Brig. Gen. Mohammad Mheidat, Momani said the expansion implements directives issued by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to gradually increase participation following the program's reactivation in August 2025.

He said the phased expansion was a central element of the Crown Prince's vision from the outset, ensuring the program's continuity, training quality and effectiveness while investing in young Jordanians and strengthening their discipline, responsibility and sense of national belonging.

Momani said the increase builds on the success of the first cohort and the training and organizational experience gained during its implementation.

The second cohort will comprise 9,000 conscripts divided into three training cycles throughout the year, with 3,000 participants in each, according to plans approved by the JAF.

He emphasized that…

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