In 2026, the procedure for removing citizens from military registration has changed due to an increase in the maximum age for remaining in the reserve. Employers must be aware of the new rules to avoid mistakes in document processing and to minimise the risk of fines.
Who Is Subject to Military Registration
Military registration applies to men aged 18 to 30 who are registered and not in the reserve, as well as those required to be registered. Citizens who are exempt from military service, have a deferment, or are deemed unfit for health reasons are not subject to conscription.
Employers cannot obstruct the conscription of employees, since military service is a constitutional duty.
Grounds for Removal from Military Registration
Removal from military registration occurs for the following reasons:
reaching the maximum age for remaining in the reserve;
dismissal of the employee (whether initiated by the employer or the employee);
acquiring a chronic illness or injury that renders the employee unfit for military service.
In the case of dismissal, the basis is the order terminating the employment contract. In other cases, a note from the military enlistment office is required.
Maximum Age for Remaining in the Reserve
From 2026, the maximum age has been increased. A transitional period is in place until 2028. For male soldiers, sailors, sergeants, senior non‑commissioned officers, warrant officers and midshipmen, the removal age has been raised by five years — from 50 to 55. The exact age depends on the year of birth and military rank.
Removing an Employee from Military Registration
The procedure consists of two stages.
Stage 1: Removal by the Military Enlistment Office
The military enlistment office removes citizens automatically based on gender, rank and year of birth. Neither the employer nor the employee needs to take any action at this stage.
Stage 2: Removal from the Employer’s Internal Records
After receiving the military ID with a note from the enlistment office confirming removal, the employer must:
Make an entry in Form No. 10 card (introduced by Order of the Ministry of Defence No. 700 of 22 November 2021). On the reverse side, indicate the date of removal, the reason (“by age”), and the signature of the responsible person. The closed card is kept until the employee leaves the company, after which it is transferred to the organisation’s archive.
Make an entry in the employee’s personal card. In Section II, paragraph 8, enter: “Removed from military registration by age”. After this, the employee is no longer counted for military registration purposes.
The date of removal from military registration by age is not tied to the employee’s birthday. The only basis is the note in the military ID obtained from the enlistment office.
Employer Liability
Violation of military registration rules carries administrative fines. Officials may be fined up to 50,000 rubles, and legal entities up to 400,000 rubles. Therefore, timely and correct removal of employees from registration is an essential part of HR administration.
How Acsour Can Help
Acsour experts are ready to:
audit your company’s military registration system;
handle military registration on an outsourcing basis;
ensure correct processing of employee registration and removal;
help minimise the risk of fines.
Contact us — we will help you organise military registration in accordance with the new legal requirements.