President Ilham Aliyev has issued an order for the conscription of Azerbaijani citizens for active military service and the transfer of servicemen from active duty to reserve units for the period of January 1-30, 2026, The Caspian Post reports citing AZERTAC.

According to the order, citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan born in 2008 who have reached the age of 18 by the date of conscription, as well as those born between 1996 and 2007 who are under the age of 30 and do not have the right to deferment, will be drafted into active military service between January 1 and January 30, 2026.