Roghanna Gairme Reatha an Airm
Déan iniúchadh ar réimse rólanna in Arm na hÉireann, ó phoist chomhraic go tacaíocht speisialaithe, ag tairiscint deiseanna chun fónamh, scileanna a fhorbairt agus gairm bheatha a thógáil.
The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service in both the Army and Naval Service.
We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career.
Army applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 25 years of age on the closing date for applications.
Naval Service applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 27 years of age on the closing date for applications.
When making an application for General Service Recruitment applicants should be aware that the areas of responsibility that applicants apply to are as follows:
1 Brigade - Cork Interview Centre
Cork, Carlow, Clare, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford
2 Brigade - Dublin / DFTC Curragh Interview Centre
Dublin, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath and Wicklow.
Where possible we will facilitate applicants to conduct fitness testing & interview at a location closest to their home.
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Applications will only be accepted online.
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Direct Entry Motor Technician Fitter T CThe Defence Forces are now accepting applications for Motor Technician Fitters , suitable qualification candidates must hold FAS/SOLAS or equivalent qualification in one of the following:
- Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
- Motor Mechanic
- Construction plant Fitter
- Agricultural Mechanics
- HETAC L7 Agricultural Mechanisation
Applicants must be 18 years and less than 39 years of age on date of application.
Direct Entry Motor Technician Fitter T&C.pdf
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The Defence Forces are looking for ex service personnel who have served in the Irish Permanent Defence Forces , if you meet the requirements and wish to be considered for re-enlistment
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The Defence Forces are looking for officers who have served in the Irish Permanent Defence Forces, if you meet the requirements and wish to be considered for re-joining.
Defence Forces Cadetships 2026
The Defence Forces Cadetship will prepare individuals morally, mentally and physically for their role as leaders in the Defence Forces whilst instilling the organisation’s values of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage and integrity into students. Applications are now open for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service Cadetship 2026. Please see below for the various entry streams within each of the three services.
View the 2026 Army Cadetship Timeline
Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the 8th March 2026
Closing date for Army Cadetship applications is Sunday 8th March 2026
Applications are only being accepted online.
Candidates must read the terms and conditions before applying
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