Armenia is considering legislative changes that would allow certain professional experience gained during compulsory military service to count toward employment requirements in the public and civil service sectors.
The proposed amendments to the laws on Public Service and Civil Service were developed by the Ministry of Justice and submitted for public consultation, according to Iravaban.net.
When Would Military Service Count as Work Experience?
Under the proposed rules, time spent holding certain military positions during compulsory service could be recognized as professional work experience.
To qualify, the duties performed must correspond to the individual’s university qualification, which must have been obtained before assuming the relevant military position.
For individuals without the corresponding qualification, military service could still count as experience in a particular field if their actual duties were relevant to that area.
The assessment would therefore focus on the responsibilities performed rather than military service alone.
Junior Command Positions Would Also Qualify
The amendments would recognize certain periods spent in junior command positions held by service members with junior or senior noncommissioned officer ranks.
Such roles involve supervising personnel, coordinating assignments, organizing activities and making operational decisions.
According to the Ministry of Justice, these responsibilities help develop management, communication and organizational skills relevant to public service.
Who Would Benefit From the Changes?
The proposed regulations would apply to individuals who have held or currently hold qualifying military positions since March 23, 2018.
However, the ministry emphasizes that the amendments would not classify all compulsory military service as public service.
Only periods meeting the specific legal requirements would be recognized.
If adopted, the changes could expand employment opportunities for former service members seeking public or civil service positions.
The ministry also states that implementing the amendments would not require additional state budget expenditures.
The proposals remain under public discussion and have not yet become law.
