The Defence Forces are recruiting in the following areas:
Naval Service Direct Entry Operations Branch Officer
The Naval Service has a number of opportunities for Bridge Watchkeeping Officers (Operations Branch).
These are vital positions, and we are looking for highly motivated individuals who combine professional skills with leadership ability and the desire to take their careers to exciting new places.
View the Direct Entry Operations Officer Terms & Conditions.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is the candidate's sole responsibility to enter their email address correctly when completing the application form. The candidate will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submitting the online application. If a candidate does not receive an acknowledgement within this time, they must inform the Competitions Office within 72 hours of applying by emailing recruitment@defenceforces.ie. Candidates should be aware that some email providers filter @defenceforces.ie into junk/spam folders.
GDPR Notice
All applications for Defence Forces positions are processed in accordance with the Defence Forces Applicants Privacy Notice, as set out on the applicants page with Candidate Manager.
Applications forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed.
Applications Through Irish
To make an application through Irish, send an email to recruitment@defenceforces.ie to request an application form.
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