Army (Line Officer) Cadet

What is an Army Cadet?

The purpose of Cadet training is to develop character and leadership skills and instil a sense of duty and responsibility in the Cadets. To benefit from that training, which is conducted in an environment of strict discipline, the Cadet needs mental acuity and physical agility.

The course of training in the Cadet School, Military College, DFTC, Curragh Camp is of approximately 17 months’ duration. During this time, the Cadet is instructed in weapons handling (to instructor level), tactics (conventional, internal security and counter–insurgency), arms and foot drill, basic military engineering, human resource management, communications skills, military law, and academic studies which include leadership, Irish and military history, politics and accountancy.

Eligibility Requirements to join the Cadetship:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on closing date of application: you will be required to provide proof of your age if you progress to the next stage of the competition.
• You must be at least 5ft 2in (157.48cm) in height to be eligible. You will be measured during the selection process.
• No tattoos are to be visible above the collar while serving at the Defence Forces. This will be checked during the selection process, and you may not proceed if you have visible tattoos above your collar.
• Applicants must meet the working permit eligibility criteria to serve as part of the Defence Forces. i.e. You must have a minimum of 5 years eligibility to stay in Ireland. You will be requested to provide proof of working permit on your application.
• Must meet medical, physical and security clearance standards in which will be assessed during the recruitment process.
• Education Qualification: School Leaver/Non-Graduate Candidates
• Must possess a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and Grade O6 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers. (Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes).
• Must include a minimum of Grade 06 at Ordinary Level or Grade H7 at Higher Level in the following subjects:

I. Mathematics.

II. Irish. NUI matriculation exemptions apply.

III. English. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations.

IV. Third language accepted for NUI Matriculation Registration purposes. NUI matriculations exemptions apply.

Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and Grade O6 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iv) above.

• Graduate Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications.

For detailed information about the Cadetship, please refer to the Terms and Conditions attached to this advertisement