A call is issued to all female citizens of the Republic born in the year 2004 and to all male citizens of the Republic born in the years 1972 and 1973, and who reside within the territory of the Republic, to register and enlist for two years of service in Civil Defense, the Force proceeded, following a decision by the Council of Ministers, in accordance with the Civil Defense (General) Regulations of 1997 and a relevant notice from the Minister of the Interior.
A statement from the Ministry of the Interior indicates that the registration and classification of those subject to this obligation will take place at the offices of the Regional Civil Defense Directorates (PEDPA) by district, at the local Civil Defense Stations/Civil Defense Substations, or at the Offices of the Community Councils, depending on their place of residence.
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It is further noted that those summoned must bring their civil identity card with them when they report.
It is also noted that for the districts of Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Famagusta, and Paphos, the process begins on Monday, October 19, 2026, through Friday, October 23, 2026, for female citizens, and Monday, November 9, 2026, through Friday, November 13, 2026, for male citizens, during the following hours:
Nicosia District
For urban areas: from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Offices of the Nicosia Regional Civil Defense Directorate (Nicosia RCDD).
For rural areas: from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Offices of the Nicosia Regional Civil Defense Directorate, or from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the local stations or at the offices of the Community Councils, depending on their place of residence.
Limassol District
For urban areas: from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Offices of the Limassol Regional Civil Defense Directorate (Limassol Regional Civil Protection Directorate).
For rural areas: from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Community Council Offices and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Offices of the Limassol Regional Civil Defense Directorate.
Larnaca District
For urban areas: from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Offices of the Larnaca Regional Civil Defense Directorate (Larnaca RCD).
For rural areas: from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Offices of the Larnaca Regional Civil Defense Directorate, or from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the local stations or at the offices of the Community Councils, depending on their place of residence.
Paphos District
For areas within the city: from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Offices of the Paphos Regional Civil Defense Directorate (Pafos Regional Civil Protection Directorate).
For all other areas, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the local stations/substations.
Famagusta District
For the Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia (Paralimni Municipal District): from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Offices of the Famagusta Regional Civil Defense Directorate (FDC Famagusta).
For the Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia (Municipal District of Deryneia): from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Deryneia Civil Defense Substation.
For all other areas, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the respective local Stations / Substations / Municipalities / Communities.
According to the Ministry of the Interior, the following are exempt from the obligation to serve in the Force: members of the Council of Ministers, members of the House of Representatives, judges, members of the Public Service Commission, members of the Education Service Commission, Directors-General in the Cabinet, the Director General of the House of Representatives, directors or heads of government departments or other state agencies, the Directors of Public Law Organizations, and the members of the Central Council and the District Councils of Civil Defense.
Also exempt are clergy, those serving on a permanent basis in the Civil Defense Force, the Cypriot Army, the National Guard, the Police, the Fire Service, or in prisons; those performing their military service in the National Guard; those who have completed their service in the National Guard and belong to branches of the National Guard from which they have not been discharged from the reserve, and those who, due to special qualifications, are in any way incorporated into the reserve or other units of the National Guard, except for persons specifically mentioned in the legislation governing the National Guard or to whom, pursuant to the legislation governing the National Guard, have been granted an exemption or suspension from the obligation to serve in the National Guard.
It is also noted that persons serving in a service that has been declared an “Essential Service” pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 of the Law and which are designated for the implementation of that Service’s civil defense plan, to whom responsibilities and obligations have been assigned, in accordance with the Regulations, to address the consequences of hostile actions.
The Ministry of the Interior states that all those belonging to the above groups must report as usual for registration, presenting the necessary supporting documents; subsequently, an exemption from the obligation to serve in the Force will be granted to those who meet the criteria.
Source: CNA
