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NOW OPEN: 2026 Garda Recruitment Campaign

Application closing date

2026 Garda Recruitment Campaign

Applications close Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 3:00pm

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Applications must be submitted through the Public Appointments Service website before the deadline.

A new Garda recruitment campaign has been launched! Applications are being managed by the official recruiter (the Public Appointments Service) through their website publicjobs.ie.

Full eligibility criteria and details can be found in the Official Candidate Information booklet issued by the Public Appointments Service (PAS).

Give yourself the best chance of success in the competitive Garda selection process with our renowned preparation courses.

The Garda Selection Process

The competitive recruitment process includes several stages stages:

  • Application Form
  • Stage 1 – Online Aptitude Tests (Verbal & Numerical) + Written Exercise
  • Stage 2 – Competency-Based Interview
  • Stage 3 – Fitness Test

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🔵 Garda Complete Package → (Covers all 3 Stages) 

🟢 Garda Stage 1 Online Course → (Focus on Stage 1)

In our most recent survey over 95% of our candidates passed their Garda Stage 1 Tests!

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What our candidates say…

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Career Services courses are extremely well laid out and easy to follow and use. They are very insightful and will help any candidate with their preparation for aptitude tests and for interview preparation, it will be the best money you will spend to get the career you want.

Michael (Garda campaign)
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I found the preparation very useful, especially the scenario based questions and the written exercise as I would have had no idea what the expectations were in the actual assessment. There was an abundance of practice examples for the aptitude test. I was able to practice as much as I liked and felt very prepared before the actual Garda assessment.10/10

Niamh (Garda campaign)
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Career Services is a brilliant online learning facility. It is extremely ideal for preparing for online exams and gives you the opportunity to do mock exams. I found it very informative and well laid out.

Abbie (Garda campaign)
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Its essential to enrol with Career Services as they provide the best preparation for all aspects of joining the guards. I completed stage 1 and found it to be extremely informative and challenging.

Mary (Garda campaign)
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Very happy with package, lots of resources and good video explanations. Helped a lot with preparing for aptitude tests especially written exercise. Will continue to use and would highly recommend to anyone.

Johnny (Garda campaign)
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I would highly recommend Career Services to prepare for the Garda selection process. The course material is well organised and easy to access making it a smooth process in getting prepared and building up your confidence.

Jerome (Garda campaign
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The numerical was excellent, broken down for it to be easily understood, as I haven't been part of any mathematics learning in nearly 20 years.

Barry (Garda campaign)
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Career Services are very professional in every aspect. From the phone call to the contents of the courses. They take any comment or suggestions on board. I would highly recommend them.

Ruairi (Garda campaign)

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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

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Garda – Stage 1 Aptitude Tests

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Garda – Stage 2 Interview

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Garda – Stage 3 Fitness Test

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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.

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