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Prepare for Success in the Next Garda Campaign
The most recent Garda recruitment campaign closed in October 2025. Another is expected in 2026. Give yourself the best chance of success in the Garda selection process with our renowned preparation courses.
The Garda Selection Process
The competitive recruitment process includes three stages:
- Stage 1 – Online Aptitude Tests (Verbal & Numerical) + Written Exercise
- Stage 2 – Competency-Based Interview
- Stage 3 – Fitness Test
Choose Your Course
🔵 Garda Complete Package → (Covers all 3 Stages)
🟢 Garda Stage 1 Online Course → (Focus on Stage 1)
What our candidates say…
Join the ranks of successful Garda candidates with our highly recommended courses
98.8% Recommend our Garda Course
(based on our most recent Garda customer survey)
Our Garda Preparation Courses
With over 35 years of experience, we have helped thousands of candidates succeed at Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the Garda recruitment process. Our courses provide the structure, practice and confidence needed to excel at every stage.
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
Career Services is Ireland’s leading provider of Garda recruitment preparation. Our tailored courses give you the tools, insights and confidence needed to succeed in every stage of the selection process.
Approximately 30% of serving members have used Career Services!
Stages of Garda Preparation
Please note: We are not affiliated with An Garda Síochána or the Public Appointments Service (the official recruiter) and our courses are optional.
