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2013 Cadetship Competition

The Defence Forces are looking for candidates with leadership potential, commitment, a sense of duty and a high level of physical fitness, in order to fill essential appointments in the Army (to include the Equitation School), Naval Service and the Air Corps.

Applications are invited from school leavers and graduates who will be not less than 18 years of age and under 28 years of age on 07 October 2013.

Applications for the 2013 Officer Cadet Competition are only being accepted online and only from candidates who meet the minimum educational and other essential qualifying criteria.

Closing Date is Sunday 26th May 2013

Read more Information about the Competition

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