Shin Bet soldierחייל/ת שב"כ
What the Shin Bet soldier role asks for, and what it holds
Shin Bet soldiers serve in the Israel Security Agency, a state body under the Prime Minister's Office that protects against terror and espionage threats.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 40 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
- Women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 40 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
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 information3
- Maturity3
- Organisation3
- Keeping to a framework2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role are posted to a unit outside the army's regular order of battle. The work is in a computerized environment, in units across the country.
In the intelligence track, soldiers work in operations room desk roles, information specialist roles, security screening and data mining. Some of these roles are done in shifts.
The professional track covers non-intelligence fields such as human resources, instruction, finance and computing, and the administrative track supports a senior manager's office. Tasks include tracking and control, compiling reports, service to staff, logistics and planning welfare activities.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1A selection day with a lecture, personal interviews and selection tests, for those who receive an invitation.
- 2Further selection for those who pass, including a security vetting process by the Shin Bet.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, together with on-the-job training in the unit. No earlier training is required.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve in the agency's offices across the country, on an open base.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Both men and women must pass the selection.
- Passing a security vetting by the Shin Bet.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Shin Bet soldier role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Shin Bet soldier?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for Shin Bet soldier?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. A selection day with a lecture, personal interviews and selection tests, for those who receive an invitation. Further selection for those who pass, including a security vetting process by the Shin Bet.
What does the training for Shin Bet soldier hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, together with on-the-job training in the unit. No earlier training is required.
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: Shin Bet soldier
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.