How much is paid military service (bedelli askerlik)? Current fee and application
Short answer
The sources for this page give no current fee amount for paid military service. On 16 October 2026 the DMM denied the claim that the 28-day training would be abolished; current rules and practice continue unchanged.
The official authority for the paid military service fee and application conditions is the Ministry of National Defence. The source texts behind this page contain no current fee amount, so no amount is stated here.
Latest status: the 28-day training claim
On 16 October 2026 the Disinformation Combat Center (DMM) of the Presidential Communications Directorate stated that claims on social media and in some press outlets that the "28-day basic military training in paid military service will be abolished" do not reflect the truth.
- Legal framework: The legal regulations and implementation principles on paid military service continue unchanged.
- New decision: There is no new decision taken, concretized or finalized by the competent authorities.
- Basic training: The current practice regarding the 28-day basic military training has not changed.
Where to find fee and application information
The DMM asked citizens not to trust baseless posts and to follow the process only through announcements by the Ministry of National Defence and relevant official institutions. The current fee and application details should also be checked in those announcements.
- Check the official announcementLook at Ministry of National Defence statements for the current fee and application rules.
- Verify the newsCompare change claims circulating on social media with official statements.
- Confirm the conditionsConfirm conditions and the schedule from an official source before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the paid military service fee?
The sources for this page do not include a current fee amount. Check the Ministry of National Defence announcements.
Has the 28-day training in paid military service been abolished?
No. The DMM said such claims do not reflect the truth and that current regulations and implementation principles continue unchanged.
Is there a new regulatory decision?
According to the DMM, there is no new decision taken, concretized or finalized by the competent authorities.
Where should I follow application information?
As the DMM urged, follow only announcements by the Ministry of National Defence and relevant official institutions.
Source: Millî Savunma Bakanlığı
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