2025 Naval Service Operations Cadetship
Applications are now open for the 2025 Naval Service Operations Cadetship
This Cadetship will prepare individuals morally, mentally, and physically for their role as leaders in the Naval Service. Throughout the programme, cadets will be instilled with the organisation’s core values of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage, and integrity.
As a Naval Service Operations Cadet, you will undergo world-class training to develop the skills required for leadership at sea. This is a unique opportunity to serve your country while embarking on a challenging and rewarding career.
Why Apply?
· Comprehensive leadership and naval operations training
· Competitive salary and benefits
· Opportunities for career advancement and global deployments
· A role that makes a real difference in national and maritime security
Who Can Apply?
We are seeking individuals who are:
· Dedicated and disciplined
· Ready to embrace leadership and teamwork in a naval environment
· Committed to upholding the values of the Defence Forces
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the 14th of April 2025.
- Applications are only being accepted online.
- Candidates MUST read the full Terms and Conditions before applying.
Educational Requirements:
School Leaver or Non-Graduate Candidates
- Must possess a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers and Grade O4 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher Level papers.
- These grades must have been obtained in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes.
- A candidate’s educational qualifications must include a minimum of:
- Mathematics: Grade O6 at Ordinary Level or H6 at Higher Level
- Irish: Grade O6 at Ordinary Level or H6 at Higher Level (NUI matriculation exemptions apply)
- English: Grade O6 at Ordinary Level or H6 at Higher Level (Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy NUI English language requirements)
Terms and Conditions (2025):
- If a candidate has achieved Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers and Grade O2 in 2 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher Level papers, they may use the results of another Leaving Certificate sitting to meet the Mathematics, Irish, and English requirements.
- Nautical Science Applicants:
- School Leaver applicants undertaking a Level 7 (or below) NFQ qualification in Nautical Science may be facilitated in continuing their training in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service.
- Applicants with a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification in a field not specified above may seek equivalency determination by submitting evidence to:
- Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93.
Graduate Candidates
- Must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8 NFQ) from a recognised institution.
- OR
- Must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 7 NFQ) in Nautical Science from a recognised institution.
Application Deadline: 23:59 on Tuesday, 8th April 2025
Take the first step toward a leadership role in the Naval Service. Apply for the 2025 Naval Service Operations Cadetship today
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