October 14th 2020: The Government has announced funding is being provided to train up to 620 new Garda recruits. There are currently 14,500 Gardaí and the accelerated recruitment programme commits to bringing that number up to 15,000 by the end of 2021.
Since March of this year GardaIP has been inundated with queries from potential candidates about the launch of a new recruitment drive. We anticipate a huge number of applications for this campaign. It will be an extremely competitive process.
The first step to applying to An Garda Síochána is to register your interest through the Public Appointments Service on www.publicjobs.ie. Candidates should not confuse registering (i.e. Creating a Profile on publicjobs.ie) with submitting an application. Here you will sign up to be notified when the PAS launch the Garda recruitment campaign.
When the PAS launch the Garda Recruitment Campaign you can then access the Application Form, complete and submit it. The Public Appointments Service (PAS) is the centralised recruiter for An Garda Síochána and they will process the candidates on their behalf. Eligibility criteria and requirements are outlined at the start of a campaign in a booklet called ‘Notes for Candidates’ which is a downloadable document.
Below is a reminder of the Steps in the Application Process. Do not hesitate to contact Noel if you have any queries in relation to the Garda Recruitment campaign 2021.
Garda Recruitment Stages, copyright GardaIP
I would like to be garda when I was little girl I dream of becoming one
Currently In Dunboyne college studying social care / applied social studies , reason why I am studying this course is to gain more skills and experiences before I join an Garda Síochána I am hoping to join in 2021 , so I feel this will be great help before joining
Hi my name is Sophie Conlon. I am 21 years old. I have a great interest in joining An Garda Síochàna I am not 100% sure on what to do to get started I paid €120 on stage 1 with Career Preparation I got lost through it as I’m not great with aptitude tests. Is there anywhere to start for complete learners something more simplified to begin with? This would be greatly appreciated
Kind Regards
Sophie Conlon
Hi very interested in the position
Always wanted to be a member of the Guards
Would love to do this course to learn more
Since I was a young girl, hearing all my grandads stories from the army and stories from his friends who were guards. I wanted to do something in that field. I think the guards do an amazing job and would love to be a part of the team.
Hi I’m interested in becoming a Garda.
Hi Shane,
You need to register for a recruitment campaign alert with public jobs. A recruitment campaign has not been announced yet for 2021. I’m happy to talk you through the process.
Kind Regards,
Noel
Do you know if it has been announced about recruiting yet ?
Hi Anita,
No announcement about recruitment has been made yet.
Regards,
Noel
Interested in becoming a member of An Guarda Síochána. Currently in the process of registering on Publicjobs.ie. Is there a preparation course recommended before applying?
Thank you.
Hi Dion,
That’s great news that you are considering a carer in An Garda Síochána. Give me a call at 086-8386791 or send me a mail and we can talk about how best to prepare.
Regards,
Noel