Army joining process

Joining process for Regular Officers and Soldiers

Find out what to expect once you've submitted your Army application. Read more about the joining process at the link below. This will give you information on fitness tests, assessment centres, and more. 

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Joining process for Reserves

Army Reservists serve in the Army in their spare time. They can choose to train in the evenings and at the weekend, combining Army life and their day to day life - and of course they're paid for their time.

Find out more about what to expect as a Reservist at the link below. 

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Army virtual events and career centres

Whether you're joining as an officer or a soldier, you'll find all the help you need from your local Army Career Centre.

Here you'll have a recruiter who will help you through your application. They'll get to know you, and when you're ready to move on to the next stage. The office occasionally holds sessions for candidates on different topics, that you might be invited to.

These events include:

  • Information and advice about the Assessment Centre tests
  • Fitness support sessions
  • Running clubs
  • Drop in sessions on different topics, like Junior Entry or Basic Training
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