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January 2020 Recruitment.

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  • #52
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    PSNIhopeful1 wrote: »
    They've finally posted an exact date! 4th of February guys and gals. Prepare yourselves.

    Took a look through the "Guidance for applicants" document and it appears to me that they want this application process to be quick.

    According to the document, the IST is to be completed for end of March, ACs to begin in April and they aim to have the merit list passed to the PSNI by August. Meaning PCA and Medical probably starting in September.

    I assume that fast tracked people could possibly even be starting Garnerville before the end of the year?

    I'm sure there could be delays etc so these timings may not be completely accurate but it would be great if they were.

    Good luck to everyone applying, I hope to see you all in Garnerville and on the streets soon!



    Finally we got something to be working towards still a long process but thankful we are moving now


  • #53
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    Is there much "homework" to do while at college? Does it eat into your free time much?


  • #54
    BruceWayne1
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭BruceWayne1


    Yes. The first 12 weeks are very hard. The reading and paperwork you have to do as well as keep up with the gym requirement is a heavy workload. After that it eases off quite a bit but be prepared to give every waking minute initially. But it is totally worth it


  • #55
    Eire_1600
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Eire_1600


    Does anyone know of any websites to practice the aptitude tests that are specific to PSNI? I have purchased courses for garda recruitment but these tests are different. Thanks in advance.


  • #56
    StarWars66
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭StarWars66


    Great news, looking forward to getting stuck in.

    Bit nervous about the IST though, I never test well on aptitudes but feel I could really smash the rest of the process. Any tips/tricks that have worked in the past?


  • #57
    Gonzo94
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Gonzo94


    Hi


    I always find IST type tests a bit of a hit and miss. That's just my opinion anyway. I practised loads of verbal reasoning and situational judgemental awareness tests for the 2017 campaign and failed. For the 2018 campaign IST i done very little and I passed it. Studying does help but i feel there is a bit of luck involved with those tests. Again that is just my opinion. A good website is www.practiceaptitudetests.com

    With regards to the AC I think they are changing it in the 2020 campaign slightly? I'm not 100% sure of that so please double check. I remember reading something about them changing it to the mainland version of the AC. There are many books out there that based around the mainland AC. How2Become are good for these. I've used them when i applied for a mainland force a few years ago. If the AC is the same as the AC from previous years then there are courses you can do. I've never used these so cant comment on them.

    Goodluck!


  • #58
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    Gonzo94 wrote: »
    Hi


    I always find IST type tests a bit of a hit and miss. That's just my opinion anyway. I practised loads of verbal reasoning and situational judgemental awareness tests for the 2017 campaign and failed. For the 2018 campaign IST i done very little and I passed it. Studying does help but i feel there is a bit of luck involved with those tests. Again that is just my opinion. A good website is www.practiceaptitudetests.com

    With regards to the AC I think they are changing it in the 2020 campaign slightly? I'm not 100% sure of that so please double check. I remember reading something about them changing it to the mainland version of the AC. There are many books out there that based around the mainland AC. How2Become are good for these. I've used them when i applied for a mainland force a few years ago. If the AC is the same as the AC from previous years then there are courses you can do. I've never used these so cant comment on them.

    Goodluck!

    Avoid anything written by Richard McMunn. His how2become books are for lack of a better word absolute tripe.

    They are full of inconsistencies and straight up false statements.


  • #59
    stevob7
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭stevob7


    Does anyone know if its likely to be deployed in the district of your choosing once training is complete?


  • #60
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    Districts are allocated as per operational demand.

    You will get a list of available districts in your induction pack.

    You have up to 4 choices. Equally weighted.


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  • #61
    BruceWayne1
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭BruceWayne1


    There are no guarantees that you’ll get any of your choices though.


  • #62
    stevob7
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭stevob7


    NeeNaw21 wrote: »
    Districts are allocated as per operational demand.

    You will get a list of available districts in your induction pack.

    You have up to 4 choices. Equally weighted.

    Thanks. So is it the case where you are presented with 4 districts where there is operational demand and you get deployed to whichever one of these you choose?


  • #63
    Gm9962
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Gm9962


    You will have a list of all districts available you will then select 4 that you would like to work in but you are not guaranteed to get one of your choices. You could get posted anywhere depending on operational needs.
    stevob7 wrote: »
    Thanks. So is it the case where you are presented with 4 districts where there is operational demand and you get deployed to whichever one of these you choose?


  • #64
    stevob7
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭stevob7


    Gm9962 wrote: »
    You will have a list of all districts available you will then select 4 that you would like to work in but you are not guaranteed to get one of your choices. You could get posted anywhere depending on operational needs.

    Understood. And if you don't receive your most ideal district are transfers possible at all?


  • #65
    Nb1234
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭Nb1234


    Anyone know of anyone just choosing one choice or 2 choices in their available districts ? i know it says you can choose up to 4 equal weighing, but do you think thats an incentive to choose 4 so that you will get at least one of your choices ?


  • #66
    MD4PSNI
    Registered Users Posts: 357 ✭✭MD4PSNI


    Nb1234 wrote: »
    Anyone know of anyone just choosing one choice or 2 choices in their available districts ? i know it says you can choose up to 4 equal weighing, but do you think thats an incentive to choose 4 so that you will get at least one of your choices ?

    As stated... it says “you can choose upto 4 districts”

    I am aware of some people who have chosen 1 district and got it.... im also aware of cases that people have chosen 4 districts and not got any of them.

    Some districts may also not be available when it comes to that stage.

    Hope this helps


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  • #67
    Yukuza2008
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Yukuza2008


    Does anybody have any information on applicants applying from the Republic with regards to education criteria?


  • #68
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    stevob7 wrote: »
    Understood. And if you don't receive your most ideal district are transfers possible at all?

    Nope. When we applied we ticked a box saying we are willing to work anywhere in NI. So it's tough luck


  • #69
    KN1231999
    Registered Users Posts: 277 ✭✭KN1231999


    back at it again, 3rd time lucky for me i hope. lord willing.


  • #70
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    KN1231999 wrote: »
    back at it again, 3rd time lucky for me i hope. lord willing.

    Good job, can I ask what you failed on the other 2 times?


  • #71
    Lockie101
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Lockie101


    Here we go again folks, 3rd time lucky for myself and second force. Lets make this our year!


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  • #72
    Lockie101
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Lockie101


    Also, not a 9am application opening for the first time in a few years


  • #73
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    Lockie101 wrote: »
    Also, not a 9am application opening for the first time in a few years

    I thought it would have been! Aww well we have waited this long.


  • #74
    Lockie101
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Lockie101


    penutzimes wrote: »
    I thought it would have been! Aww well we have waited this long.

    It has been for the last few years, 9am on the dot it opened but this year it seems to not be open yet.


  • #75
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    Lockie101 wrote: »
    It has been for the last few years, 9am on the dot it opened but this year it seems to not be open yet.

    Yea that's true, we will just have to be patient


  • #76
    Lockie101
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Lockie101


    Open now folks - Mine is already away


  • #77
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    Yes I see it now, can't apply till I get home


  • #78
    Pecks123
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Pecks123


    Mines is away, Any ideas what the new uniform will look like come the summer


  • #79
    sharon1986
    Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭sharon1986


    Think it's more combat based trousers , kinda like TSG


  • #80
    Martykel3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭Martykel3


    I’m back after missing the 2018 IST by 1 mark. Application is now flying - finger crossed.

    Good luck to all


  • #81
    KN1231999
    Registered Users Posts: 277 ✭✭KN1231999


    penutzimes wrote: »
    Good job, can I ask what you failed on the other 2 times?
    firs time, got to the AC and was let down, second time my IST crashed and ultimately failed it. lord willing this year is smooth


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  • #82
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    I'm on my second try, failed first one at IST by 5 marks and now I'm currently at the PCA stage. I applied again for 2020 just as a backup, hopefully I don't need it.


  • #83
    Yukuza2008
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Yukuza2008


    NornIron74 wrote: »
    I'm on my second try, failed first one at IST by 5 marks and now I'm currently at the PCA stage. I applied again for 2020 just as a backup, hopefully I don't need it.

    Have you tips for the IST stage?


  • #84
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    Has anyone got an email acknowledgement for submitting an application?


  • #85
    Martykel3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭Martykel3


    penutzimes wrote: »
    Has anyone got an email acknowledgement for submitting an application?


    No email confirmation here! Applied yesterday morning 0900hrs.


  • #86
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    Yukuza2008 wrote: »
    Have you tips for the IST stage?

    Just find as many situational judgement and verbal reasoning questions online and just keep practicing. I just got the pass mark for the IST in the last campaign so progressed by the skin of my teeth. Also there are some people that run classes to help with the IST, I didn't use any of them so can't comment on how helpful they are.


  • #87
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    penutzimes wrote: »
    Has anyone got an email acknowledgement for submitting an application?

    It may take a couple of days


  • #88
    MUFC1
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭MUFC1


    I have applied twice, 1st time done the classes and failed the IST.. 2018 done it again and passed, just waiting on my medical now, situational judgement I found easy enough, verbal reason tough as it can come down to one word to what your answer should be.


  • #89
    Martykel3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭Martykel3


    Is there anywhere that does private coaching for the IST test?

    I have Applied roughly 6times now and I struggle with it. The 2018 campaign I missed the pass mark by 1 which was heartbreaking.

    Would just love some guidance to help me through the IST stage.


  • #90
    Ciano1997
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭Ciano1997


    Many from the ROI apply? I’m not gonna wait for AGS to launch a recruitment further on this year. I’ve applied to PSNI yesterday, still no confirmation, is this normal?


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  • #91
    Pecks123
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Pecks123


    Ciano1997 wrote: »
    Many from the ROI apply? I’m not gonna wait for AGS to launch a recruitment further on this year. I’ve applied to PSNI yesterday, still no confirmation, is this normal?

    I've applied first day and no conformation as of yet.


  • #92
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    Ciano1997 wrote: »
    Many from the ROI apply? I’m not gonna wait for AGS to launch a recruitment further on this year. I’ve applied to PSNI yesterday, still no confirmation, is this normal?

    How can anyone live on AGS training pay? By design their payscales are aimed at young people who are still at home and do not have mortgages, families etc


  • #93
    james flanagan
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭james flanagan


    Same as myself cian this recruitment for psni seems much more appealing if I'm honest


  • #94
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    Pecks123 wrote: »
    I've applied first day and no conformation as of yet.

    I applied the first day and got confirmation on Friday


  • #95
    KN1231999
    Registered Users Posts: 277 ✭✭KN1231999


    Ciano1997 wrote: »
    Many from the ROI apply? I’m not gonna wait for AGS to launch a recruitment further on this year. I’ve applied to PSNI yesterday, still no confirmation, is this normal?

    From Past campaigns you will get an application acknowledgement email in due time.


  • #96
    NaDeise92
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭NaDeise92


    Applying from ROI - applied twice over the past 4 or 5 years failing the IST by one mark the last time.
    I've gone for AGS 3 or 4 times aswell - again not passing numerical reasoning by only a few marks each time although I am getting closer to passing.

    I genuinely think I just panic in exam situations - always do fine in the pre tests and online tests but once I get into a hall I freeze.

    Found the PSNI testing a lot more challenging than AGS but PSNI is a way more attractive position imo.

    Has anyone any tips or advice for when I go to do the PSNI IST again?

    I think this will be my last time applying, there is only so many times you can take reading that you haven't been successful.


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  • #97
    james flanagan
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭james flanagan


    NaDeise92 wrote: »
    Applying from ROI - applied twice over the past 4 or 5 years failing the IST by one mark the last time.
    I've gone for AGS 3 or 4 times aswell - again not passing numerical reasoning by only a few marks each time although I am getting closer to passing.

    I genuinely think I just panic in exam situations - always do fine in the pre tests and online tests but once I get into a hall I freeze.

    Found the PSNI testing a lot more challenging than AGS but PSNI is a way more attractive position imo.

    Has anyone any tips or advice for when I go to do the PSNI IST again?

    I think this will be my last time applying, there is only so many times you can take reading that you haven't been successful.
    Get onto careerservices.ie they have great prep courses I wouldn't have passed the stages without them very helpful I know how ya feel I failed previous years


  • #98
    Irishman84!
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭Irishman84!


    hi, first time poster. i have completed and passed all stages for police in england and declined the offer to move back home and apply here. does anyone know if it is a very different AC and IST than the mainland?


  • #99
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    Irishman84! wrote: »
    hi, first time poster. i have completed and passed all stages for police in england and declined the offer to move back home and apply here. does anyone know if it is a very different AC and IST than the mainland?

    Yip very different.


  • #100
    Ciano1997
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭Ciano1997


    Got my confirmation e-mail.. just waiting now !


  • #101
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    Dolotte definitely like to leave things to the last minute no email yet


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