The 2022 Garda Trainee recruitment campaign was finally announced. I'm starting a thread for people to discuss as they advance through the stages; in the vein of similar threads associated with previous campaigns.
10/02/2022
16/03/2022
2235201_Final Information Booklet 2235201.pdf
Best of luck everybody!
Hey guys
has anyone got answer back from stage 2 report writing exercise that was done on the 26th January?
or does anyone knows how long does it take for them to get back to you ?
thanks
Hi All,
I'm in Batch 5 and I met with the Sergeant this day last week and I haven't heard anything else. I was hoping to get going in the February intake. Does anyone know if it's too late for that intake or is anyone in a similar situation?
Had my meeting with sergeant 3 weeks ago now… must just be the station
I am batch 4 have had my meeting with the sergeant 2 weeks ago and am still waiting myself. Not sure about the intake situation but it’s cutting very close.
I’ve all my local meetings etc done since November and I’m still waiting so it just varies, as far as I know when your form b is sent to HQ by your local inspector thats when your vetting starts some get theirs quicker than others it’s all luck
Hi,
Im in batch 8 and done interview recently. Anyone in batch 7 how long were yee waiting for results?
Results are issued 1 week after the last date of interviews in that batch.
Setting up a WhatsApp group for anyone in Batch 7 - private message your number to be added.
@munster212 I am batch 7, can you add me in ? I’ll PM you there, sound.
Yep you can add me
Is there a WhatsApp group for Batch 9?
Injured myself a week before my fitness and physically can’t run on my ankle. Would there usually be any problems with deferring the fitness test
Shouldn’t be a problem, just ring up asap
Sent an email and it’s been noted. Will be offered one in the next batch thank god
Anyone in the Feb intake get the info pack yet? Thought it would have been sent out by now
Just received my info pack now for February 20th
Has anyone had or heard of anyone having a BMI of 31 being flagged by HQ after the medical even though everything else is perfect? There seems to be a bit of variance with it.
For those starting on the 20th-
At the risk of sounding more inept than normal "dress professionally" means wear a suit right?
Id imagine so ya , thats what im doing anyway.
For those starting the 20th of Feb
Anybody staying in the college on the Sunday the 19th ?
I probably would myself if I’ve the choice. I’d rather have the the extra bit of sleep and work out in the morning before classes instead of getting up early and driving on the Monday morning but I’ll have a better idea on when I get down to there
After submitting form B, is it fitness next or medical? anyone any idea how long after form b submission u get invited to the next stage? TIA
The next stage is the fitness test after this you will be giving the locations and numbers of the medical centres and you just have to ring and make an appointment. In regards to the wait I was waiting less than 2 weeks to receive an invitation.
Ya this is what happened to me but I’m down to 27.4 in my bmi now and looking to get it assessed fairly soon. So hopefully I’ll be in the May intake.
How’s it going lads, is it safe to say that I will be in the next batch in April/May as I didn’t receive any email or information booklet regarding this months intake.Cheers
Guys for people who have gotten the email for Feb in take does it say what money is needed to buy things up there and what is needed ?
You won't be allowed first day.
Will be a 12 o'clock start.
Personal kit is typical college stuff + single bed duvet, pillow + linen. Week 1 incurs a €131 charge for college tracksuit, week 2 incurs a charge €70 male dress shoes / €66 female dress shoes. Swimwear for the pool is black/navy female one piece / male trunks + flipflops as well as your own towels. If you haven't runners sorted already; get white or navy runners. College attire is "professional" until uniforms are sorted (2 weeks) - plain suit and tie male - blouse/shirt and trousers/skirt for female. You'll need to bring your original birth certificate as well as a passport photo.
Love to know the logic behind swimming shorts having to be black or navy. Do they make us do a swimwear photoshoot or what? 😂
On a serious note I take it we just need to be proficient in basic swimming which presumably comes up at some point in training?
Anyone receiving last minute invitations for the 20th this week at all or is that all passed? Want to know if I should just give up hope for this intake.
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