This Order of the Administration of the State Special Communications Service No. 359 dated May 16, 2026, amends the list of positions and maximum military ranks for military personnel of the agency. The document is aimed at updating the personnel structure by introducing new positions and increasing the maximum ranks for certain leadership positions. The amendments shall come into force on July 1, 2026.
### Structure and Main Provisions
The Order consists of an executive part and an annex containing direct amendments to the previously approved list (Order No. 416 dated July 02, 2025).
* **Expansion of functionality:** New specializations have been added to the list of positions, specifically “procurement” and “communications” at various levels (chief specialist, lead specialist, specialist).
* **Increase in maximum ranks:** In Section IV, for the positions of Head of Directorate, Deputy Head of Directorate, and Head of Department, the maximum rank has been increased to “Colonel”.
* **Unification of titles:** The positions related to procurement have been renamed (replacing “public procurement” with “procurement”), and corresponding positions for communications specialists have been added.
### Important Provisions for Implementation
For HR units and military personnel of the State Special Communications Service, the following aspects are key:
1. **Change in qualification requirements:** The introduction of new positions (procurement, communications) allows for the legalization of relevant areas of activity within the staff-position structure.
2. **Career advancement:** Increasing the maximum ranks for leadership staff (directorates and departments) to the level of “Colonel” creates new opportunities for promotion and changes in monetary remuneration.
3. **Deadlines:** The Order clearly defines the effective date — July 1, 2026, which is critical for conducting organizational and staffing measures and reassigning personnel to new or updated positions.
