2026年全国征兵工作视频会议在京召开

Group 1 - The national conscription work video conference emphasized the importance of recruiting high-quality personnel for military training and preparation, guided by Xi Jinping's thoughts and the spirit of the 20th National Congress [1] - The conscription periods are set for the first half of the year from February 24 to March 31, and for the second half from August 15 to September 30, focusing on university graduates [1] - The age requirements for male recruits are 18 to 22 years old, with extensions for certain educational qualifications, while female recruits have similar age criteria with specific allowances for graduates and students [1] Group 2 - Priority for enlistment will be given to children of martyrs, soldiers who died in service, and those who performed outstandingly in disaster relief efforts, as well as to recruits with bilingual skills and high educational backgrounds [2] - Eligible youth must enlist at their registered residence, with provisions for those living in different provinces, and can register online through the official conscription website [2] - The conference highlighted the need for a transparent and fair selection process to support the modernization of national defense and military by providing reliable talent [2]