Nitzanei HaAtid preparatory programמכינת ניצני העתיד
What the Nitzanei HaAtid preparatory program role asks for, and what it holds
Nitzanei HaAtid is a preparatory program that readies trainees for software and computing roles in the IDF.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 70 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 70 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 4 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Handling information4
- Flexible thinking3
- Sustained attention3
- Organisation2
This is what the work of the role holds.
The program gives professional preparation and useful learning skills. It also fills gaps in background knowledge of software engineering.
During the program, trainees build the ability to study on their own, along with a sense of capability and self-confidence.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The program covers computer networks and the management of large databases. It also teaches tools for development and programming in Java.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve at bases across the country.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The program prepares trainees to join professions in the software and computing field.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Nitzanei HaAtid preparatory program role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 70 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Nitzanei HaAtid preparatory program?
The role is open to men.
Is there a try-out for Nitzanei HaAtid preparatory program?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Nitzanei HaAtid preparatory program hold?
The program covers computer networks and the management of large databases. It also teaches tools for development and programming in Java.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Nitzanei HaAtid preparatory program
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.