Cyprus Ministry of Defence extends SYOP application deadline due to technical issues

The Cyprus Ministry of Defence has announced an extension for the submission of applications for the recruitment of Contracted Soldiers (SYOP). This decision follows a temporary technical malfunction within the central government portal, gov.cy, which impeded the electronic submission process. The application platform was originally scheduled to close on July 13, 2026, at 14:00. Due to the disruption, the ministry has kept the platform accessible to ensure all interested candidates can complete their submissions. Authorities confirmed that the system is being restored to address the technical faults encountered by users. A follow-up official announcement will be issued by the Ministry of Defence to specify the new final deadline and submission time. No further information regarding the nature of the technical failure was provided. Candidates are advised to monitor official channels for further updates on the adjusted schedule.