Competition for the Recruitment of 4,918 Carabinieri Cadets

The Carabinieri Corps has initiated the procedures for the recruitment of 4,918 new Carabinieri Cadets, who will enter service with a four-year fixed-term contract in the role of constables and carabinieri. This competition represents a unique opportunity for young people who wish to pursue a career in service for the security of the territory and the protection of the community. The application must be submitted exclusively online by July 7, 2025.

Participation Requirements

To participate in the competition, applicants must meet some fundamental requirements:

• Italian citizenship.
• Educational qualification: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent qualification, or the ability to obtain it by the 2024/2025 school year.
• Age: Applicants must have reached the age of 17 and not exceeded the age of 24 by the deadline for submitting applications. For volunteers in initial fixed-term service (VFI) and those in fixed-term service for at least 12 months (VFP1 and VFP4), the age limit is extended to 25 years.

Selection Process

The selection process for the competition involves several phases:

1. Online Application: The application for participation must be submitted exclusively online on the official website of the Carabinieri Corps, in the section dedicated to competitions, no later than July 7, 2025.
2. Selection Tests:
   • Written selection test: Test on subjects related to military preparation.
   • Physical tests: Assessments to verify the physical fitness of candidates.
   • Psycho-physical assessments: Tests to evaluate psycho-physical suitability.
   • Aptitude tests: To determine personal aptitudes for the carabinieri activity.

Training and Specializations

The winners of the competition will have to attend an intensive training course lasting six months, which will take place at the Carabinieri Cadet Schools located in various Italian cities (Rome, Reggio Calabria, Iglesias, Turin, Campobasso, and Taranto). During the course, candidates will acquire military, legal, and professional training that will prepare them to face the challenges of the profession, both in the field and within the structures of the Corps.

At the end of the course, the carabinieri cadets will be employed in various departments of the Corps, including those related to security in the Carabinieri Stations, which represent an important point of listening and reception for the citizens. Applicants can also express a preference for employment in specializations related to forest protection, environmental, and agri-food sectors, areas in which the Carabinieri Corps has acquired significant experience.

Selection for Tuscania Paratrooper Carabinieri

After completing the initial training phase, some Carabinieri Cadets will have the opportunity to access a special selection to join the 1st Carabinieri Paratrooper Regiment “Tuscania”, one of the elite units of the Carabinieri Corps. This selection, which will be on a voluntary basis, includes particularly challenging physical and psychological tests, in line with the high performance required to operate in complex and high-intensity scenarios. Candidates who pass this selection will receive advanced and specialized training, including the military parachuting course, preparing them to undertake roles of great responsibility, including special operations, interventions in emergency contexts, and support activities for peacekeeping missions. Becoming a Paratrooper Carabinieri of the“Tuscania” means being part of a highly qualified group engaged in the most delicate operations at the national and international level, thus contributing to the security and protection of the community in an extraordinary way.

Conclusion

The competition for the recruitment of 4,918 Carabinieri Cadets offers a solid opportunity for young Italians eager to embark on a career of great social value. The training provided will be highly qualifying, preparing them to face with passion and determination the daily challenges of a profession dedicated to the protection of citizens. Applicants must submit their application by July 7, 2025, following the procedure indicated in the competition notice.