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Am I eligible?

Everybody joining the Army has to meet some basic entry requirements. These differ depending on whether you want to be an officer or a soldier, and serve full time as a Regular or in your spare time as a Territorial. You’ll find them explained below. And if you’ve got any questions, just get in touch with your local Army Careers Centre.

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REGULAR ARMY
 Officer
 Soldier
Age 18 years - 26 years. However, current Army policy does permit applicants to enter the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) after their 26th birthday and before their 29th birthday in the AGC (SPS), AGC (ETS), ACG (RMP), RAMC (MSO) and the INT CORPS, or if they are a serving soldier. Higher age limit for professional or specialist applicants may apply.

16 years - In Army phase 1 training before your 33rd birthday

(Parental consent needed for under 18s)
Minimum qualifications 35 ALIS points (34 for SCEs) from 7 GCSE/SCE subjects, with a minimum grade C/2 in English language, maths and either a science or a foreign language; plus 240 UCAS Tariff points from at least two A level passes grades A-E or SCE Higher grades A-D. None required except for certain technical jobs
Physical condition Your GP must fill in a medical questionnaire and you will have to pass a full Army medical. Your GP must fill in a medical questionnaire and you will have to pass a full Army medical
Gender Male and female (The Household Cavalry, the Royal Armoured Corps and the Infantry are male only) Male and female (Infantry and some other units are male only)

 

REGULAR ARMY
 Serving Soldier to Officer
 Age You can attend AOSB up to the age of 28 provided that you arrive at RMAS before your 29th Birthday.  Your career profile and realistic potential as a DE officer must be carefully considered.  It is vital to compare your prospects in the ranks and as a Late Entry Officer, against your long term prospects as a DE officer
 Minimum qualifications You require GCSE passes or equivalent in 5 subjects, including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C (or above) or the nationally recognised equivalent.  If you do not meet this criteria you will undergo an assessment at the Army School of Education, Worthy Down, before being recommended for the selection process
TERRITORIAL ARMY
 Officer
 Soldier
 Age 18 - 35 years (higher age limit for professional or specialist applicants) 18-43 years 
 Minimum qualifications GCSEs (including English language, mathematics and either a science or a modern language) and two A levels (or equivalent, excluding General Studies) None required except for certain technical jobs
 Physical condition Your GP must fill in a medical questionnaire and you will have to pass a full Army medical Your GP must fill in a medical questionnaire and you will have to pass a full Army medical
 Gender Male and female (Household Cavalry, the Royal Armoured Corps and the Infantry are male only, however there is some scope for female officers to serve in specific units such as the TA Yeomanry) Male and female (Infantry and some other units are male only)