Even if someone many years ago appeared before a military commission to find out his or her ability to serve in the army, now he or she may be surprised by correspondence from the Ministry of National Defense. The Ministry of Defense has modified its plans for 2026, which means this in practice
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As explained by “Rynek Zdrowia”, pcalls will start in February 2026 and last until the end of April. Men born in 2007, as well as those born in 2002-2006 who have not yet appeared at the commission, will receive the summons..
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Moreover, women born in 1999-2007 who work in medical professions will also be on the list. What may be most surprising is the fact that this obligation also applies to people over 60 years of age with an unregulated relationship to service and those who are temporarily incapacitated to serve.
Shock in the mailbox. 200 thousand Poles will have to appear at a military commission
The army and the Ministry of National Defense explain that this is a “standard procedure” that the Polish army conducts periodically.
“Its purpose is to enter the data of the summoned person into the military records and to determine his or her ability to perform military service,” explained 2nd Lt. Dawid Śladek from the military recruitment center in Gorzów Wielkopolski, whose words are quoted by “Rynek Zdrowia”.
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As explained by 2nd Lt. Dawid Śladek, appearance at a military commission ends with the issuance of a certificate confirming the fulfilled duty and the category assigned. “This does not involve any immediate call-up for military exercises” – reassures 2nd Lt. Dawid Śladek from the military recruitment center in Gorzów Wielkopolski, whose words are quoted by “Rynek Zdrowia”.
Polish men and women summoned to a military commission. Avoidance can have serious consequences
It is worth emphasizing that avoiding a military commission may result in a fine, coercion or forcible removal by the police.
“We should in no way avoid this call. Let us fulfill our civic duty,” appeals 2nd Lt. David Śladek.
Over 235 thousand Poles, including women and people over 60, will have to appear before the commission in 2026.
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Exemption from a military commission applies to persons completely incapable of work, incapable of independent living and those with a moderate or significant degree of disability. This is a narrow group that must meet strictly defined criteria.
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As “Rynek Zdrowia” explains, people summoned to the commission must prepare an ID card or passport, medical documentation from the last 12 months, a current photo and a document confirming education or continuation of education.
The commission will determine the health status and assign one of the following military categories: A (fitness for service), B (temporary incapacity), D (peacetime incapacity) or E (permanent incapacity).
Although the entire action of calling for a military commission does not involve immediate conscription into the army, its goal is to prepare the country for possible future challenges.
