Programmerתכניתן
What the Programmer role asks for, and what it holds
A programmer in the IDF develops operational and combat-support information systems.
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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 and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 70 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Basmach, the Academy for Computer Professions and Cyber Defense
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.
Soldiers in the role develop operational information systems and systems that support combat. The IDF relies on these systems for its daily work, in routine times and in emergencies.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training at Basmach is practical, with exercises, projects and hands-on lessons that put the material to use. Learning is adapted to the needs of each trainee.
Where it trainsBasmach, the Academy for Computer Professions and Cyber Defense
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases across the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Programmer 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 Programmer?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Programmer?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Programmer hold?
Training at Basmach is practical, with exercises, projects and hands-on lessons that put the material to use. Learning is adapted to the needs of each trainee.
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: Programmer
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.