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Next Garda Campaign Expected in 2026
The latest Garda recruitment campaign took place in October 2025. The deadline for applications was 3pm on Thursday 9th October 2025. A new Garda recruitment campaign is expected to take place in 2026. Start preparing for success in the next Garda campaign today!
In our most recent survey, over 95% of our customers passed their Stage 1 tests — real results, real success.
Give yourself the BEST chance of success in Garda selection process with our renowned preparation courses.
The competitive selection process involves a number of competitive stages:
- Stage 1 – Online Aptitude Tests (Verbal & Numerical) & Written Exercise
- Stage 2 – Competency Based Interview
- Stage 3 – Fitness Test
🔵 Garda Complete Package (Covers all 3 Stages) → (currently on special offer): Garda Complete Package
🟢 Garda Stage 1 Online Course → (Focus on Stage 1): Stage 1 preparation course
Recruitment Process
Join the ranks of successful Garda candidates with our highly recommended courses
98.8% Recommend our Garda Course
(based on our most recent 2024 Garda customer survey)
Our Garda Preparation Courses
We have undoubtedly established ourselves as Ireland’s leading provider of Garda recruitment preparation courses, with over 35 years of experience, we have helped thousands of candidates just like you to succeed in the selection stages of Garda recruitment campaigns.
To help you prepare for the recruitment campaign, we have researched, developed, and formatted our best Garda assessment preparation courses to date. Our courses will provide you with the best opportunity to achieve your dream career with An Garda Síochána. In fact, we encourage you to ask members of An Garda Síochána about our services. We are confident that they will endorse our position as the most successful Garda preparation course providers in Ireland.
Why Join An Garda Síochána
An Exceptional Career Decision
Becoming a Garda is more than just a job. Whether you’ve always wanted to be a Garda, looking for a career change, looking to build a meaningful career with a sense of belonging or are driven by a desire to help your community while achieve a fulfilling career An Garda Síochána offers it all.
Find Your Tribe
Belonging is at the heart of a Garda career. Whether you thrive as part of a team, are drawn to the camaraderie of specialist units, or seek a respectful and supportive workplace, you’ll find your tribe within An Garda Síochána. This is a career where every individual contributes uniquely, and introverts and extroverts alike can excel.
Earning Potential
The costs of training to become a member of An Garda Síochána compares favourably with the costs of third level education. Garda Trainees are paid €354 per week for the 36 weeks of training in the Garda College and graduate with a Level 7 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Policing accredited by the University of Limerick. Food and accommodation is provided free while resident in the Garda College.
Those who successfully complete their training come out to a guaranteed, full-time public-service pensionable job, where they start on a salary of €38,694 which rises incrementally. Garda Trainees will be assigned to work the core shift roster (12 hours) which attracts additional allowances, and will have the opportunity to work on overtime.
This competitive pay structure, combined with meaningful work, makes a Garda career both financially and personally rewarding.
Opportunities to Progress
Gardaí can advance into specialist units tackling fraud, forensics, drugs, and gangland crime. After three years of service, opportunities open for specialised roles and promotions, offering a career path rich with growth and challenges.
Your Journey Starts Here
At Career Services, we are proud to be Ireland’s leading provider of Garda recruitment preparation courses, with over 35 years of expertise in guiding candidates toward success. Over the years, we have helped thousands of aspiring Garda members navigate the rigorous selection process and secure their place within An Garda Síochána. We understand that the recruitment process can be demanding, but our tailored courses provide the tools, insights, and confidence needed to excel at every stage of the recruitment journey – setting you up for success in your pursuit of a respected and rewarding career.
Approximately 30% of serving members have used Career Services!
Stages of Garda Preparation
Garda Career Information
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Please note: We are not affiliated with An Garda Síochána or the Public Appointments Service (the official recruiter) and our courses are optional.
