Special Cadres soldierחייל/ת סגלים מיוחדים
What the Special Cadres soldier role asks for, and what it holds
Special Cadres soldiers do office work in non-IDF bodies linked to national security.
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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.
Special Cadres is a unit that brings together several bodies outside the IDF with ties to national security. Examples include the Ministry of Defense, the Prime Minister's Office, the President's Residence and other government ministries.
Soldiers in the role are placed in office jobs in these bodies. They help carry out the work of the unit, mainly for senior officers.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1A selection day with a briefing lecture about the unit.
- 2A personal interview.
- 3A security clearance process.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by training on the job.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve on bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A security clearance.
- Both women and men must pass the selection.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Special Cadres 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 Special Cadres soldier?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for Special Cadres soldier?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. A selection day with a briefing lecture about the unit. A personal interview. A security clearance process.
What does the training for Special Cadres soldier hold?
The training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by training on the job.
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: Special Cadres soldier
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.