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Reserve Defence Forces Careers

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.

The Reserve Defence Forces are now accepting applications for the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve. We are looking for men and women from all backgrounds who enjoy working as part of a team. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 39 years of age on date of enlistment.

Former members of the PDF or RDF with a minimum of one (1) years' service, can apply to join the RDF up to the age of 45 years of age.

(We cannot accept applications from persons under 18 years of age).

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Start Your Naval Service Reserve Application>>>

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Read About the Army Reserve
The Army Reserve is a part-time component of the Defence Forces comprising of volunteers who participate in Defence Forces training in their spare time
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Read about the Naval Service Reserve
The Naval Service Reserve (NSR) is organized in five units, one each in Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Waterford and a Technical Support Unit.
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How to join
Applications are only accepted through www.military.ie.