Regular Army entry requirements at a glance
| REGULAR ARMY |
Soldier |
Officer |
| Age |
16-33
(See Notes 1 & 3) |
17-28
(See Notes 2 & 3) |
| Qualifications |
No specific requirements - except for technical jobs |
A minimum of 35 ALIS points for the best subjects at GCSE or equivalent(See Notes 4 & 5) |
| Medical and Physical Condition |
Successful completion of:
GP Questionnaire and a full
Army Medical |
Successful completion of:
GP Questionnaire and a full
Army Medical |
Territorial Army entry requirements at a glance
| TERRITORIAL ARMY |
Soldier |
Officer |
| Age |
17-43
(See Notes 1, 3 & 5) |
17-33
(See Notes 1 & 3) |
| Qualifications |
No specific requirements - except for technical jobs |
A minimum of 35 ALIS points for the best subjects at GCSE or equivalent(See Notes 4 & 5) |
| Medical and Physical Condition |
Successful completion of:
GP Questionnaire and a full
Army Medical |
Successful completion of:
GP Questionnaire and a full
Army Medical |
1. Parental or guardian consent required if aged under 18.
2. Exact age limit is 17 years and 9 months
3. Higher age limits for those joining as professionally qualified or specialist entrants.
4. A minimum of 35 ALIS points for the best 7 subjects at GCSE or equivalent which must include English Language, Mathematics and either a Science subject or a Foreign Language at grade C or better. Plus 180 UCAS Tariff points acquired in separate subjects at AS and A level equivalent to include a minimum of 2 passes at A Level at grades A-E or equivalent. Note that the General Studies paper does not qualify for UCAS Tariff points.
5. Ex-regulars may be enlisted up to 52 years of age.
Citizen Requirements for Regular Army
| REGULAR ARMY |
Soldier |
Officer |
| British citizen |
Yes |
Yes |
| British subject under the British Nationality Act 1981 |
Yes |
Yes |
| Citizen of a Commonwealth country or those with British Overseas Territories Citizenship |
A period of Residency in the UK may be required for some jobs |
Security clearance procedures require candidates, whether or not they are of UK origin, to have resided in the UK for a period of 5 years prior to entering officer training. In certain circumstances a waiver of part of this requirement may be granted. |
| A British Protected Person |
Yes |
Yes |
| A citizen of Ireland |
Yes |
Yes |
Citizen Requirements for Territorial Army
| TERRITORIAL ARMY |
Soldier |
Officer |
| British citizen |
Yes |
Yes |
| British subject under the British Nationality Act 1981 |
Yes |
Yes |
| Citizen of a Commonwealth country or those with British Overseas Territories Citizenship |
A period of Residency in the UK may be required for some jobs |
Security clearance procedures require candidates, whether or not they are of UK origin, to have resided in the UK for a period of 5 years prior to entering officer training. In certain circumstances a waiver of part of this requirement may be granted. |
| A British Protected Person |
Yes |
No |
| A citizen of Ireland |
Yes |
Yes |