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SAF Volunteer Corps (SAFVC)

Criteria

Find out who can apply to join the SAF Volunteer Corps.

Last updated 7 July 2025
Montage of SAFVC volunteers in uniform and training gear, including women and older male participants.

We welcome applications from the wider Singapore Community

Women, first-generation Permanent Residents and new citizens between 18 and 45 years of age are welcome to apply to the SAFVC. Applicants will undergo interview and medical screening to assess if they meet the necessary medical status and overall aptitude to undergo training and deployment.

Criteria details

Citizenship status

Singapore Citizen/Singapore Permanent Resident

Gender

Males and Females

Age

18-45 years old (service period is up to 50 years old)

*Please note that Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents who have/had National Service (NS) commitments and wish to extend their service may apply for the Reservist on Voluntary Extended Reserve Service (ROVERS) Scheme instead.

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