Everything you need to know about Garda Recruitment
An Garda Síochána is the national police service of Ireland. Garda recruitment competitions are run in order for eligible candidates to apply to join the force as Garda Trainees. Garda recruitment competitions for the selection of Garda Trainees attract a very high number of applicants in every campaign. Accordingly, the selection process to become a Garda Trainee is competitive, with candidates required to undertake a range of relevant assessment tests and exercises over a number of selection stages.
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!
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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
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