Carabinieri: Special competition for 400 marshal students open to graduates up to 28 years old.

The Carabinieri special competition is now open to recruit 400 graduates up to age 28 as sergeant-at-arms. Applications, valid throughout Italy, can be submitted online from October 1st to October 30th, 2026.

What is this procedure for?

This is a public competition aimed at recruiting voluntary service marshal students. After a training course lasting at least six months, the successful candidates will be commissioned into a four-year military service and, upon completion, will become sergeants of the Carabinieri. The official text also includes a specialization in forestry, environmental, and agri-food protection, reserved for 16 successful candidates.

The sought-after figure

The position requires a voluntary officer. The program includes theoretical and practical training, basic military training, and the opportunity to specialize in technical and operational areas. The Corps seeks candidates capable of operating in complex environments and, for some programs, integrate scientific, sociological, or health-related skills into policing and land protection activities.

Main requirements

• Italian citizenship
• Not having passed the 28th birthday at the time of application
• Bachelor's degree in the classes indicated in the announcement (see Table A). Admission to some classes is possible with a bachelor's degree.
• Academic qualification that falls within the following areas: scientific-technological, humanistic-social, healthcare, environmental-forestry and agri-food
• Possession of a B2 level bilingualism certificate (optional, may be considered as a bonus)
• Regular email address and certified email (PEC) for communications; access to the competitions area via SPID level 2 or CIE level 2/3

The announcement provides details on the admitted degree classes and any additional requirements for specific areas. It is essential to consult Table A of the official text to verify your compatible degree.

Contract, positions and headquarters

Total positions: 400 sergeant-at-arms. The program involves a four-year voluntary service, after which successful candidates will be appointed sergeants. The areas of assignment and the distribution of positions are specified in the announcement: generally, there are targeted quotas for scientific-technological, humanistic-social, healthcare, and environmental-forestry/agri-food fields. At this initial stage, detailed information on the exact assignment locations is not available; assignment will be based on the operational needs of the force.

How the selection works

The selection process may include:

• Possible pre-selection test if the number of applications is very high
• Written test in Italian or German, where required
• Physical fitness test (preliminary or supplementary) with specific parameters
• Psycho-physical and attitudinal assessments
• Oral exam and evaluation of qualifications

The process includes the use of a database and simulator for preparation. For specific references on the physical tests, the announcement establishes typical parameters: men, 1000 meters in ≤ 4'20"; at least 25 push-ups; high jump ≥ 1,20 m; women, 1000 meters in ≤ 5'0"; at least 20 push-ups; high jump ≥ 1,0 m. These details may vary depending on the degree program and the placement location, so it is advisable to check the official text.

Deadline and how to apply

The application must be submitted online by October 30, 2026. To participate, you must access the Carabinieri competitions section and use SPID level 2 or CIE level 2/3. You must have a standard email address and a certified email address (PEC) for official communications. The call for applications provides complete operating instructions, including Table A with eligible degree programs.

What to check before submitting your application

Before applying, please check:

• If your degree falls within the eligible classes (table A of the announcement)
• Any specific requirements for the area of ​​interest
• Availability of a valid identity document, a regular email address and a certified email address
• Correct compliance with age limits at the time of application
• The dates of the call and any deadlines related to the tests

Note: The material published so far lacks definitive information on salary during the service and the exact assignment locations for each area. For precise information, please consult the official announcement and the dedicated page on the Carabinieri website.

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