Carabinieri: Public competition for 400 graduates as inspector marshals. Deadline: October 30, 2026.

The public competition, based on qualifications and examinations, for the recruitment of 400 Marshal Students for the Carabinieri Inspector Role has been published. It is open to Italian graduates up to the age of 28.

What is it about

This is the first special competition in the history of the Carabinieri Corps for the recruitment of 400 graduate-level Marshal Students for the Inspector Role. The announcement is a public selection process aimed at gaining entry into a high-level operational and command staff, with the prospect of training officers serving in the Corps.

The sought-after figure

The position being recruited is that of a Trainee Marshal of the Inspector Role, drawn from personnel with high-level operational and command roles. Generally, this position undertakes a career path that combines education, training, and operational activities, with responsibilities for coordination, personnel management, and support for public order and security functions. The training program culminates with a training phase at Carabinieri facilities, leading to access to the role of Marshal Inspector.

Main requirements

• Italian citizenship
• Age: have not passed the day of their 28th birthday
• Possession of a degree
• Bilingualism certificate at level B2 issued by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano for 10 positions

Positions, headquarters and contract

Total positions: 400. Distribution: 390 positions reserved for Italian citizens, 10 positions for candidates with B2 bilingualism (reserved for Bolzano/BZ). Main operational headquarters: Italy. Contract and salary information are not specified in the official text; it is listed as a public competition/recruitment. Further details on the duration of the employment relationship, classification, and salary are not indicated in the announcement and must be verified on the official website.

How the selection works

The selection process includes several phases, which include:

• Submission of questions
• Exercise
• Test
• Preliminary test
• Written test
• Physical fitness tests
• Psycho-physical tests
• Aptitude tests
• Oral exam
• Final ranking

It's important to note that the official announcement will detail the scores, evaluation criteria, and procedures for each phase. Interested candidates should prepare for both the written exams and the physical and aptitude tests, which are typical of selection processes for command roles in the armed forces.

Deadline and how to apply

Deadline: October 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the official Carabinieri website. According to the official list, the application period can be set from October 1, 2026, and will remain open until October 30, 2026. It is recommended to complete the application process before the application window closes and to check the Carabinieri portal for any updates.

What to check before submitting your application

Before submitting your application, please check:

• Possession of the required degree and validity of the qualification in relation to the required profile
• Age: Please ensure you are not over 28 years of age at the time of application.
• Identity documents and any bilingualism certificates for reserved seats
• Citizenship requirements and any specific requirements indicated in the announcement
• Submission methods and exact deadlines are available on the official website.

If any missing or unclear information is not specified in the published text, we recommend consulting the official competition page on the Carabinieri website for confirmation before submitting your application.

Original source of the offer: Go to the official announcement or tender.