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Defence Forces Careers

Defence Forces personnel lead a "Life less Ordinary". All aspects of military life are varied and for each member of the Force each day may bring a new challenge.

Army

Army Direct Entry
Army Direct Entry

Army Engineer Officer
Air Corps

Air Corps Direct Entry
Air Corps Direct Entry

Aeronautical Engineer – Direct Entry
Naval Service

Naval Services - Direct Entry
Naval Services - Direct Entry

Commissioned Officer – Direct Entry
Naval Services - Direct Entry

Non Commissioned Officer – Direct Entry
Naval Services - Direct Entry

Naval Service Operations Branch Officers
Naval Services - Direct Entry

Naval Service Marine Engineering Officer
Naval Services - Direct Entry

Naval Service Electrical Engineering Officer
Naval Services - Direct Entry

Naval Service Engine Room Artificer
Naval Services - Direct Entry

Naval Service Radio Radar Technician
Naval Services - Direct Entry

Naval Service Electrical Artificer
Naval Services - Direct Entry

Naval Service Chef
Specialist Appointments

Medical Personnel Jobs
Specialist Appointments

Instrumentalists
Specialist Appointments

Dental Officer
Specialist Appointments

Band Conductor
Specialist Appointments

Medical Officer
Specialist Appointments

Dental Nurse
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Current Recruitment Opportunities
Explore the latest career opportunities in the Army, Naval Service, and Air Corps.
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Army
The Army defends the State and carries out tasks like peacekeeping and supporting national resilience. Enjoy a varied, challenging career at home and abroad. Explore your career options
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Air Corps
The Air Corps' role is to deliver the air power contribution to the defence and security of the State. We can offer you a wide variety of career paths in military aviation. Whether you are a school leaver or a graduate, we have a role for you.
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Naval Service
The Naval Service offers a rewarding career with ample chances for personal growth and advancement. There are various entry levels for joining our team. Each approach offers a different career path and differing challenges.
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Reserve Defence Forces
The restructured Reserve Defence Force RDF (na hÓglaigh Cúltaca) has undergone a reorganisation in tandem with the Permanent Defence Force as part of the “Single Force” concept.
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Specialist Appointments
The Defence Forces have a requirement to enlist, into the various services within the force, people with specialist qualifications or skills in order to fill vacant appointments. Personnel who fill these vacancies are enlisted as Direct Entries in the case of officers.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions dealing with certain aspects of the Defence Forces recruitment process
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Re-Enlistment / Re-Commissioning
Re-enlist and return to the Defence Forces and bring your experience, take on new opportunities, and serve again.
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Direct Entry Roles
Join the Defence Forces through Direct Entry and put your specialist skills to work in unique and rewarding roles.