Minimum age 17½. Younger candidates cannot be accepted because of current security vetting requirements.  Maximum age limit is 47yrs i.e. must have attested by their 48th birthday.

If you’re under 18 years of age, you’ll need consent from a parent or guardian before you apply.

NATIONALITY

You must be a citizen of the United Kingdom since birth (not naturalised) and must never have held any other nationality or citizenship (including joint nationality) with the exception of dual British Irish citizenship. Immediate family must be British citizens/nationals.

RESIDENCY

Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 10 years immediately preceding your application, but candidates with a minimum of 7 years may be considered.

If you have resided abroad for a period due to work or study, you may still be eligible on a case by case basis. Please continue this registration and proceed to your full application.

As a minimum, you need to have GCSE's at grade C/4 or Scottish National 5's at grade C in English Language and Mathematics.