Who could work for the Soviet KGB? Landing a job in the all-powerful institution was not an easy task. When young Vladimir Putin — according to his official biography — went to a public reception office of the KGB to find out how to become an intelligence officer, he was told a university degree or service in the army would be required. The Soviet KGB also actively recruited staff and agents, sometimes even against their will. Who worked in the KGB? Although working in the KGB promised certain benefits, the ranks of the committee were filled with people of various backgrounds. Since the KGB was a complex institution that incorporated multiple directorates — each with its own professional responsibilities — there was a need to fill vacancies with people of various talents and specializations.