We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces needs men and women from all backgrounds. Play your part.
The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for Officer Cadetships.
- Army Line
- Army Equitation
- Army Engineer
- Army Ordnance
- Naval Service Operations
- Naval Service Electrical Engineer
- Naval Service Marine Engineer
- Air Corps Pilot
View the 2023 Cadetship Timeline
Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 26 years of age on the 1st September 2023
Closing date for Army Cadetship applications is Friday 31st March 2023 at 1400hrs
Closing date for Naval Service Cadetship applications is Friday 14th April 2023 at 1400hrs
Closing date for Air Corps Cadetship applications is Friday 31st March 2023 at 1400hrs
Applications are only being accepted online.
Army Cadetship
Terms and Conditions
Candidates must read the terms and conditions before applying
Army Cadetship Line APPLY NOW
Army Cadetship Equitation Cadetship APPLY NOW
Army Engineering Cadetship APPLY NOW
Army Ordnance Cadetship APPLY NOW
Naval Service Cadetships
Candidates must read the terms and conditions before applying
Terms and Conditions
Naval Operations Cadetship APPLY NOW
Naval Marine Engineering Cadetship APPLY NOW
Naval Electrical Cadetship APPLY NOW
Air Corps Cadetship
Candidates must read the terms and conditions before
Terms and Conditions
Air Corps Pilot APPLY NOW
For more information on careers in the defence forces visit: https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/
