In Ukraine, mobilization and martial law continue to be in effect from June 1, 2026. The legislation clearly defines the categories of citizens who are not subject to conscription, and this list is periodically updated, particularly regarding the reservation of employees and changes in the work of military medical commissions (MMC).
This is reported by Finway
Reservation of employees and changes in legislation
According to the law “On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization” (Article 23), employees of critically important enterprises and state bodies who are reserved have the right to deferment from mobilization. From now on, the requirement regarding salary has become mandatory for reservation — it must be at least three minimum wages (25,941 UAH). Existing reservations must be reviewed within three months according to the new criteria.
Categories of citizens exempt from mobilization
Individuals with disabilities, citizens temporarily unfit for service by the decision of the MMC, parents of three or more children under 18 years old, single parents, guardians of children with disabilities or serious illnesses, as well as those caring for seriously ill relatives or individuals with disabilities of groups I–II are exempt from conscription.
Students in full-time and dual forms of education, graduate students, and doctoral candidates have deferment only for the period of continuous study.
Relatives of deceased or missing servicemen, as well as those released from captivity, are also protected by legislation — they can only be mobilized with their personal consent.
“Deferment is granted to full-time and dual-form students, graduate students, and doctoral candidates — it is valid only during the period of continuous study.”
Individuals who are completely unfit for military service due to health reasons, as well as citizens under 18 and over 60 years old, are not subject to military registration.
The Ministry of Defense is preparing additional changes to the procedure of the MMC to more clearly distinguish between temporary and permanent unfitness for service.
In addition, Law No. 4782-IX introduced a new provision: conscripts aged 18–25 who served a one-year contract during martial law receive a 12-month deferment from mobilization after their release.