CADETSHIPS IN THE NAVAL SERVICE 2015 The Naval Service is now accepting applications for Officer Cadetships in the areas of Operations (Deck), Marine Engineering and Electrical Engineering. This is open to Graduates, Undergraduates, School leavers and members of the PDF and RDF who meet the entry criteria. Age: Applicants must be 18 years of age or above and under 28 years of age on the closing date for receipt applications, on 1 May Height: Minimum height for both male and female applicants is cm (5ft 2 in.)

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Naval Service – Operations Branch/Marine Engineer Branch School Leavers/Non Graduates (i.e those who do not meet the requirements as per paragraph 2d below) must possess a minimum of Grade C3 in 3 Higher Level papers and Grade D3 in 3 Ordinary/Higher level papers, in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate Examination. Leaving Certificate Applied does not qualify for this competition. A minimum of Grade D3 is required in the following Ordinary/Higher level subjects: (1) Mathematics. In the case of Candidates applying for a Marine Engineering Cadetship this must be a minimum of Grade C3 in a Higher Level paper. (2) Irish. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (3) English. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. (4) Any three Matriculation subjects not already selected.

Naval Service – Operations Branch/Marine Engineer Branch Graduates must possess as a minimum Grade D3 in the following Ordinary/Higher level subjects: Page | 4 T&C’s dated 7 April 2015 (1)Mathematics. In the case of Candidates applying for a Marine Engineering Cadetship, and who hold a Degree in a discipline other than Engineering, this must be a minimum of Grade C3 in a Higher Level paper. (2) Irish or English. (3) Any four Matriculation subjects not already selected. AND Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 or higher of the National Framework of Qualifications. OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications, from a recognised institution, in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering for Operations Branch and Marine Engineering Branch Cadetships respectively.

Naval Service - Electrical Engineering Branch Applicants must possess as a minimum Grade D3 in the following Ordinary/Higher level subjects: (1)Mathematics. (2) Irish or English. (3) Any four Matriculation subjects not already selected. AND Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 or higher of the National Framework of Qualifications in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering. The Degree at Level 8 must be accredited with Engineers Ireland.

The Selection System will consist of: Online Application Fitness Test Psychometric (Aptitude) Tests/Group Assessment Interview Medical and Physical Examination Security Clearance Further Information: is available on the Defence Forces website Specific queries can be directed to Naval Service Recruitment Office LoCall or Applications: Applications will be accepted online only and applicants must have a valid address. Interested applicants should visit and follow the link from career page. Please note that the address which applicants provide will be used by the Naval Service for future correspondence, so accuracy is essential. Closing date for Applications : Midnight on 01 May 2015 Induction Date: It is expected that the Cadet Class will be inducted in mid-September 2015.