Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

Lenn Brennan · 25-10-2010 12:06PM

DustyMan wrote: »

There has been a lot of talk here re people on a panel who are waiting for the call up et cetera. People who have passed the initial test, medical et cetera and have basically passed everything and are just waiting for the call. Someone even mentioned that AGS would'nt be putting people through another medical if they had allready previously passed a medical.
However, surely there must be an expiry date on such medicals? I think AGS would be very foolish if they appointed someone who had passed a medical say 1-2 years ago. People can and do develop conditions even that they may not be aware of. Conditions which may deem a new entrant unfit for service. From a legal point of view AGS would be putting themselves on thin ice by appointing someone who did not pass a recent medical exam. If indeed AGS do keep the people on a 'wait list', I would imagine it's probable that AGS would put an expiry on medicals and require such persons to have repeat medicals.

A letter from their G.P. will sort that out. what stage are you at?

Devil08 · 25-10-2010 01:49PM

There has always been a 6 month expiry on medicals. A lot of people have had to do them in the past after they were waiting longer than 6 months. For some reason, becase there has been so many people waiting for so long now, they are probably trying to save money by not redoing them.

I have been waiting for a medical for the last 2 years. I asked them why they hadnt called me for a medical and they said it was because it could expire. I then questioned them about the people on the panel with medicals completed not having to redo them and he said this wasnt set in stone. So I would fully expect everyone to redo the medical stage.

DustyMan · 25-10-2010 10:02PM

Lenn Brennan wrote: »

A letter from their G.P. will sort that out. what stage are you at?

I'm just an observer! I'm very intrested in the forum here. I'm to old for AGS! But am off to Oz next month and hope to apply to the Police (NSW Police) there.

DustyMan · 25-10-2010 10:12PM

Devil08 wrote: »

There has always been a 6 month expiry on medicals. A lot of people have had to do them in the past after they were waiting longer than 6 months. For some reason, becase there has been so many people waiting for so long now, they are probably trying to save money by not redoing them.

I have been waiting for a medical for the last 2 years. I asked them why they hadnt called me for a medical and they said it was because it could expire. I then questioned them about the people on the panel with medicals completed not having to redo them and he said this wasnt set in stone. So I would fully expect everyone to redo the medical stage.

Yes. I'd imagine there would probally have to be a 6 month expiry on a medical. I do happen to know that (re military medicals) that if a candidate passed a medical/physical and say was not appointed until several months later that they would have to undergo a 'mini medical' just prior to appointment just to make sure the candidate remained physically/medically ok for service and also (for the employer) to cover themselves!

Lenn Brennan · 26-10-2010 01:42AM

DustyMan wrote: »

I'm just an observer! I'm very intrested in the forum here. I'm to old for AGS! But am off to Oz next month and hope to apply to the Police (NSW Police) there.

best of luck!

clayton1 · 28-10-2010 09:22AM

there are over 10,000 persons registered on publicjobs.ie for the next up and coming campaign. Assuming (and i don't like to assume, but lets be realistic) they are only looking for a couple of hundred recruits maximum, this is going to be hard for everyone.

Bonito · 28-10-2010 10:27AM

clayton1 wrote: »

there are over 10,000 persons registered on publicjobs.ie for the next up and coming campaign. Assuming (and i don't like to assume, but lets be realistic) they are only looking for a couple of hundred recruits maximum, this is going to be hard for everyone.

Bit of competition!

Mutly2010 · 28-10-2010 10:38AM

Does anybody know, before the moratorium, if u were succesful in your appitude test, how long was it before you would be called for the interview stage? Maybe somebody could let me know?

rugby · 28-10-2010 10:53AM

Mutly2010 wrote: »

Does anybody know, before the moratorium, if u were succesful in your appitude test, how long was it before you would be called for the interview stage? Maybe somebody could let me know?

Hey i was succesful in the appitude test the summer of 2008 , maybe july i cant remember, i had my interview in oct, and few weeks after the interview i got a letter too say i passed. sadly nothing since but ya never know we might hear something soon

best of luck when applying

itsallgood · 28-10-2010 10:54AM

Mutly2010 wrote: »

Does anybody know, before the moratorium, if u were succesful in your appitude test, how long was it before you would be called for the interview stage? Maybe somebody could let me know?

1 to 3 months depending on your rank and batch.

Also, on Claytons point, they don't just recruit to a certain number on a panel, once you pass your aptitude and interview your file is handed over to AGS for med and PCT. They might only be having small intakes but they could get 5000 through to the med and pct or maybe only 100 could make it.
It all depends on how many are good enough to get through, not a certain number.
So you wont get a better type of applicant or anything this time around, just people that are cut out to be a Garda in the eyes on public jobs and AGS.
(There are closer to 20,000 showing interest but remember some are only registering due the the hype in the press when it was announced and the recession. Not all of these want the job or will continue)

thekopend · 28-10-2010 01:12PM

itsallgood wrote: »

1 to 3 months depending on your rank and batch.

Also, on Claytons point, they don't just recruit to a certain number on a panel, once you pass your aptitude and interview your file is handed over to AGS for med and PCT. They might only be having small intakes but they could get 5000 through to the med and pct or maybe only 100 could make it.
It all depends on how many are good enough to get through, not a certain number.
So you wont get a better type of applicant or anything this time around, just people that are cut out to be a Garda in the eyes on public jobs and AGS.
(There are closer to 20,000 showing interest but remember some are only registering due the the hype in the press when it was announced and the recession. Not all of these want the job or will continue)

from what iv been told by a previous successful applicant, they have a set number that pass through the aptitude test say for example a few thousand, so that means the top(whatever the number is) go through to next stage hence the more people the harder it is to get through. im pretty sure it isnt based on a certain pass level ( unlike the interview/pct ) , if this was the case there would be thousands being put forward for interview. iv always been told the aptitude is the competitive part and thats where they cut down the numbers to a chosen level so no matter how many apply the amount getting through to interview will not be far off that of previous years.the last thing they want this time round is another backlog of candidates waiting to get in.. the only reason there might be a slightly higher standard of applicant is because of the competition at the aptitude test. . sorry if i have put anyone to sleep with this:D

senordingdong · 28-10-2010 01:17PM

Steviewonder wrote: »

Will not having a drivers license stop people being able to apply>

What are your thoughts on this?

I don't think they will make it an official requirement.

They wouldn't even a new recruit driving, would they?

Geansai · 28-10-2010 01:28PM

That's exaclty right thekopend.

At the apptitude level they set a pass fail level (which can vary depending on the level of all candidates). From this all candidates are ranked with the people who scored highest being interviewed first.

The interview, medical and PCT are all pass fail and it is entirely down to the candidate themselves whether they get past this stage (and does not vary depending on the quality of the other candidates).

Again,your ranking on the panel to be called for each of these phases and the final call to Templemore is based on your performance in the aptitude test. Hence the importance on doing well at this stage.

StreetAngel · 28-10-2010 10:30PM

Bring on tomorrow, guys and girls! hopefully we'll hear something....you never know!

senordingdong · 29-10-2010 06:26AM

StreetAngel wrote: »

Bring on tomorrow, guys and girls! hopefully we'll hear something....you never know!

Been telling myself this for two and a half years.

Ruairi88 · 29-10-2010 10:32AM

Well guys today is the day of which the last accelerated batch passes out of the Garda College in Templemore. It's probably the last pivotal point for an announcement for Garda Recruitment 2010. Hopefully the evening news will bring a much welcome boost.

itsallgood · 29-10-2010 10:37AM

Ruairi88 wrote: »

Well guys today is the day of which the last accelerated batch passes out of the Garda College in Templemore. It's probably the last pivotal point for an announcement for Garda Recruitment 2010. Hopefully the evening news will bring a much welcome boost.

Is there not another group to pass out in February?
I wouldn't be too worried if nothing is mentioned today, an announcement could happen any day, doesn't have to be at a big occasion although it does help for publicity if it is.

eroo · 29-10-2010 10:46AM

Ceremony is just kicking off now I believe.

There is another Phase passing out in January.

Ruairi88 · 29-10-2010 10:52AM

Itsallgood it's January the 27th I'm going down as my mate's passing out. But it's not accelerated recruitment if you check my post I said the last of the 'Accelerated Recruitment' not recruitment. There will be appox 93 passing out in January.

itsallgood · 29-10-2010 10:58AM

Ruairi88 wrote: »

Itsallgood it's January the 27th I'm going down as my mate's passing out. But it's not accelerated recruitment if you check my post I said the last of the 'Accelerated Recruitment' not recruitment. There will be appox 93 passing out in January.

Sorry Ruairi,
I thought all the recruitment over that period was part of accelerated recruitment, seeing there was only 3 months between each one and everyone available at the time of the call were called in.
Not even worth the bickering, but thanks for the date.

da__flash · 29-10-2010 11:55AM

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Devil08 · 29-10-2010 12:27PM

eroo wrote: »

As I said before folks, wait until 28th October. Something will be announced then.

I know you meant the 29th but youre running out of time!!

GRHopefull · 29-10-2010 01:42PM

Hi, i'm new here but have read over most of the comments made,

Am curious to know if anyone has heard (today) from PAS about the Garda Recruitment....

I see there is mention of over 20,000 applicants.... would I be right on thinking it could be into next year before we all find out about being call for an apptitude test?

Thanks

da__flash · 29-10-2010 01:50PM

GRHopefull wrote: »

Hi, i'm new here but have read over most of the comments made,

Am curious to know if anyone has heard (today) from PAS about the Garda Recruitment....

I see there is mention of over 20,000 applicants.... would I be right on thinking it could be into next year before we all find out about being call for an apptitude test?

Thanks

no a few months ago people where told to go on to PAS and register there interest so there was nearly 20,000 did so. When it opens up you will get an email to invite you to book your test, but when recruitment is going to start no one knows and theres enough people here ready to go clincialy insane from waiting:cool:

GRHopefull · 29-10-2010 02:15PM

da__flash wrote: »

no a few months ago people where told to go on to PAS and register there interest so there was nearly 20,000 did so. When it opens up you will get an email to invite you to book your test, but when recruitment is going to start no one knows and theres enough people here ready to go clincialy insane from waiting:cool:

Thanks for the update,

Am getting a little concerned as I'm nearing the maximum age limit to join an see from earlier notes some candidates have been on a waiting list for nearly 2 years....

Would anyone know, if the age limit (35yrs) is reached whilst a candidate is on the waiting list, is that candidate then barred from joining?

Many thanks

eroo · 29-10-2010 02:17PM

I hate to say it but I think we can forget about an announcement.. the only story from Templemore is that the Commisioner said action will be taken on probe into Anglo fiasco by year end.

Fup it anyway.

itsallgood · 29-10-2010 02:26PM

GRHopefull wrote: »

Thanks for the update,

Am getting a little concerned as I'm nearing the maximum age limit to join an see from earlier notes some candidates have been on a waiting list for nearly 2 years....

Would anyone know, if the age limit (35yrs) is reached whilst a candidate is on the waiting list, is that candidate then barred from joining?

Many thanks

You have to be within age limits on the date you apply, not register. There are 1 or 2 people that are on the panel that are now over 35 but will stay on the panel due to them being within age limit at time of application process.
If you are over age when application opens then you cannot apply.

GRHopefull · 29-10-2010 02:36PM

Thanks Da Flash for the update.... seems I've to be paitient and await hearing from PAS.

Does anyone know if there has been a previous problem were a candidate is on the max age limit (35yrs) for applying to Guards but has been left on waiting list.......... does the candidate become barred from joining or does the candidate join as the application was made at 35yrs of age....

I appreciate any comments,

P.S. - I'm not 35yrs

thekopend · 29-10-2010 02:48PM

the only man to ask about recruitment would be fachtna if anyone knows him!!

itsallgood · 29-10-2010 02:51PM

GRHopefull wrote: »

Thanks Da Flash for the update.... seems I've to be paitient and await hearing from PAS.

Does anyone know if there has been a previous problem were a candidate is on the max age limit (35yrs) for applying to Guards but has been left on waiting list.......... does the candidate become barred from joining or does the candidate join as the application was made at 35yrs of age....

I appreciate any comments,

P.S. - I'm not 35yrs

Just answered that for you on last page, once your eligible to apply and make the panel you will be kept on the panel till your are recruited.(within reason anyway)

Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

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