Technology NCO (Ground Forces technology unit)מש"ק מט"ל (מש"ק טכנולוגי)
What the Technology NCO (Ground Forces technology unit) role asks for, and what it holds
The Technology NCO is a role in the IDF development units that develops software, analyzes data and runs simulations.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 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
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 60 and up
- Hebrew score
- 8 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the development units
This is what the work of the role holds.
The role has 2 main specializations. In software and systems engineering, soldiers plan, develop and test weapons and equipment for ground forces, taking a product from the initial idea through to deployment.
This work covers process definition, algorithms, operational software development, and tests and trials to approve systems.
In simulation and operations research, soldiers build and run simulations, carry out operations research, and analyze and interpret data.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Online cognitive screening, with preparation details sent to candidates in advance.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a course of up to 3 weeks in the unit.
Where it trainsthe development units
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve in the development units, at bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A high school background of 5 study units in computer science.
- A high school background of 5 study units in physics or mathematics.
- For software and systems engineering, prior knowledge of software, communications, IT and hardware.
- For simulation and operations research, prior knowledge of mathematics and physics.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Technology NCO (Ground Forces technology unit) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 and up.
Who can serve as Technology NCO (Ground Forces technology unit)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Technology NCO (Ground Forces technology unit)?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Online cognitive screening, with preparation details sent to candidates in advance.
What does the training for Technology NCO (Ground Forces technology unit) hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a course of up to 3 weeks in the unit.
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: Technology NCO (Ground Forces technology unit)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.