Fitness test 2019

More than likely no. There's no unharsh way to say this but if you are not fit enough to take the test that is your issue. You could try but I highly doubt it they will give you another date. They will more than likely say tough, you should have been prepared. Sounds harsh I know but that's how it'll be.

bamalann wrote: »

Hi, a few weeks ago i applied for the army and I've just recieved an email for the fitness/interview on the 1st of May, my problem is at the moment im not fit enough, I have been exercising since i applied but i had thought it would be a while before i would have to take the fitness test, I do realy want to join the army but im not sure i can pass the fitness as i am, if i had another month i definetely think i could.

So is it possible to take the fitness at a later date?
I tried to ring the number on the bottom of the email for the manpower office to ask but there was no answer.

I wouldn't over think it. From what I remember when I did it the run isn't that bad, granted there will always be a few that have the speed and agility of a springbok at these tests and make everyone else look pretty slow but tbh I don't think anyone actually failed the run when I was there which was 1.5 miles in i think 10:30, very doable. And the other tests were twenty push ups and 20 sit ups. A minute for each again not that difficult. Not sure if it's changed since but I would advise have a go, make sure you sleep and eat well for a day or so before and it should be fine. Unless you are really out of shape in which case I would say do it anyway and see how far off the mark you are and then take the time to prepare accordingly for next time around.

When was the end date of the psychometric? It can take a few weeks after the end date to hear anything back

Uinseann_16 wrote: »

End date of psychometric was April 14th by the 18th i received my email to be in cathal brugha barracks at 08:00 on may 1st, and i was late doing my psychometric test due to a internet problem

Got a reply this morning to be in Collins barracks at 8:00 am the 9th of May thanks for ur reply

clownface95 wrote: »

I was invited to attend the fitness test but I will be out of the country until the 1st of June. Would I be able to reschedule?

I would presume so if I was you I would get in direct contact with them and explain your situation

When I did my fitness test last year, 5 people failed. 3 were women who couldn't do the required amount of push-ups and the other 2 were typical lads who thought being big and bulky would put them ahead (they failed the 2.4km run).

All were invited back to retest two weeks after.

If it's the running that is catching you out just keep training everyday. I was barely making the cut when I was training by myself but when the time came and I was timed surrounded by other would be recruits, I flew. It's difficult to describe but you are capable of much more when you are pushed.

Good luck

SierraLima wrote: »

Hi guys has anyone heard anything about stage 2 of the air corps cadetship? Completed online psychometric tests on 31/5 and yet to hear back.

Should hear back this week