The national conscription work video conference in 2026 was held in Beijing.

The National Conscription Work Video Conference in 2026 was held in Beijing on the 15th, arranging and deploying the conscription work twice this year. The meeting emphasized the need to adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress and the various plenary sessions of the 20th Central Committee, thoroughly implement Xi Jinping's thinking on strengthening the military, thoroughly implement the military strategic guidelines of the new era, and continue to train and prepare the troops to recruit and supplement high-quality personnel. It is reported that the conscription in the first half of the year will start on February 24th and end on March 31st; the conscription in the second half of the year will start on August 15th and end on September 30th. The focus of recruitment is on college students, highlighting the recruitment of graduates from various levels and types of schools. The recruitment of young women includes recent graduates of ordinary high schools, full-time graduates of ordinary higher education institutions and research institutions, and current students. The recruitment ages for young men are between 18 and 22 years old in 2026, with the age limit extended to 24 years old for graduates of ordinary colleges and universities, 26 years old for graduate students and current students, and not exceeding 20 years old for young men with junior high school education. Young women are between 18 and 22 years old in 2026, with the age limit extended to 26 years old for full-time graduate students and current students, and 23 years old for full-time graduates of ordinary colleges and universities recruited in the first half of the year.