Congratulations to all PNG Defence Force 2026 Basic Recruit Training Intakes. The headquarters of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force is processing shortlisted candidates for 2026. The first group of PNG DF Shortlisted candidates 2026 was successfully conducted on 29 December 2025, a secondary Group was conducted on 30th December 2025 & final stage group was completed on 31 December 2025. A hundred Defence Force shortlisted entrants turned up at the headquarters as early as 7.30 a.m. After the Completion of the Selection process, PNG Defence Force officials finalize the Shortlisted candidates for PNG Defence Force
The final Shortlist of successful applicants is now available and has been uploaded to the Official recruitment website for public viewing. all shortlisted applicants must carefully read and strictly follow the instructions provided on the website in order to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
PNGDF Shortlisted Candidates 2026
The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) advises that the Online Application process for the 2026 General Enlistees intake has not closed. and the final Shortlist of successful applicants has been completed.
Below is a table showing the date and time for shortlisted candidates from Various parts of PNG to present themselves here at PNGDF headquarters, Murray barracks, NCD, per set schedule.
Papua New Guinea Defence Force General Enlistees 2026
| Name Of the Organization | Namibian Defensce Force |
| Short Name | PNGDF |
| Name of the Traing | Basic Recruit Training 2026 Intake |
| Official website | Namibian Defense Force |
| Shortlisted date | 24 December 2025 |
| Category | PNGDF Shortlisted Candidates 2026 |
| Status | Available |
PNG Defence Force 2026 Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates are required to undergo a thorough PNGDF selection process, which includes screening, English Proficiency Test, Medical Board Assessment, and Physical Fitness Test, to be considered for the 2026 Basic Recruit Training intake.
Papua New Guinea Defence Force Shortlisted Candidates 2026 List Dates
| Origin | Date | Time |
| NCD & Southern Region Applicants | 29-12-2025 | 8.00 AM |
| Momase & Highlands Region Applicants | 30-12-2025 | 8.00 AM |
| New Guinea Islands (NGI) Applicants | 31-12-2025 | 8:00 AM |
How to Check PNG Defence Force 2025 – 2026 Shortlisted Candidates List
The List that comes out is not final. The names on the list are for acknowledgement in receipt of their applications, but they will all have to pass the necessary requirements set by the PNGDF. PNG Defence Force officials will publish the shortlisted candidates for the 2026 Basic Recruit Training Intake Upcoming days.
PNGDF Shortlisted Candidates List 2026: Check Here
