Technical Research Personnel System
- The Technical Research Personnel System supports the designated institutions selected by the Commissioner of the Military Manpower Administration to use a part of military service resources as research personnel to enhance national competitiveness within the scope that does not impede the recruitment flow of military personnel.
- Students eligible for active-duty enlistment (including social service positions [supplementary service]) are transferred to an organization designated by the Military Manpower Administration* and serve for three years (up to the age of 35, the upper limit of mandatory military service).
*Transfer: Converting the status from that of a person subject to military service to that of a Technical Research Personnel
- Students eligible for active-duty enlistment (including social service positions [supplementary service]) are transferred to an organization designated by the Military Manpower Administration* and serve for three years (up to the age of 35, the upper limit of mandatory military service).
Technical Research Personnel selection period
- April and September (twice a year)
Qualifications to apply for Technical Research Personnel status
- Students with a master’s degree* currently studyingin a Ph.D. program in the natural sciences
Only students enrolled in a Ph.D. program at the time of application deadline can apply; i.e., those who have not yet started the program or have already completed/graduated, or are on a leave of absence, cannot apply.
For the integrated master’s-Ph.D. program students, completion of the course length corresponding to the master's degree portion of the program is a prerequisite for application under Article 31(1)2 of the Higher Education Act. - Students who can complete the mandatory service period of three years by the age of 35 after transferring to the status of Technical Research Personnel
Technical Research Personnel selection method and selection criteria
- Selection method
| Category | Content |
|---|---|
| Students eligible for active-duty enlistment | Applicants who meet the requirements are selected in descending order of score based on the selection criteria. |
| Students called for social service (supplementary service) | Applicants who meet the requirements are selected. ※ Resources for supplementary service are selected without regard to the allocated number and are not subject to any selection criteria. |
- Selection criteria
| Category | Content | |
|---|---|---|
| Korean History Exam (P/F) |
Competency test | Competency test for Korean History, National Institute of Korean History |
| Validity period | The level certified within the last 4 years at the time of online application | |
| Application method | Recognition of levels 1–3 (※No specific rating other than Pass/Fail) | |
| English test (300points) |
Competence test | TEPS, Language Education Institute, Seoul National University |
| Validity period | Valid score at the time of online application ※ Standard TEPS (full score: 990) scores are not applicable from H1 2020 |
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| Application method | Revised TEPS (full score: 660) score is converted to the 300-point scale ※ Scores lower than 268 are considered “fail” |
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| Academic performance at the Graduate School (300 points) |
The score submitted from the school (full score: 100 per cent) is converted to a 300-point scale | |
| Total Score | 600 | |
※ International Science Olympiad winners will receive additional points if they submit documentary evidence.
Post-selection Management of Technical Research personnel
- Students selected as Technical Research personnel shall work in a firm designated for military service, only for research purposes, with their activities (commuting, business trip, education, etc.) monitored by the system.
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- 2021-07-05