How to Join

Competitions

From time to time or when required, the Defence Forces will advertise Air Corps Recruitment Competitions through all social media platforms, websites and the national newspapers. To see what competitions are currently ongoing visit the Current Vacancies Page >>

Cadetships

2023 Terms & Conditions 

View the 2023 Cadetship Timeline

Recruit - General Service

Current Vacancies Page>>

Please Note:

Application forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site.

Applications Through Irish

To make any application through Irish send an email to recruitment@defenceforces.ie to request an application form.