Current Competitions The Defence Forces are recruiting in the following areas: Current Vacancies Job Type 2024 Air Corps General Service Recruitment (September 2024 Air Corps General Service Recruitment) Full-Time 2024 Army General Service Recruitment (September Army General Service Recruitment) Full-Time 2024 Naval Service General Service Recruitment (September 2024 Naval Service General Service Recruitment) Full-Time GDPR Notice All applications for Defence Forces positions are processed in accordance with the Defence Forces Applicants Privacy Notice, as set out on the applicants page with Candidate Manager Careers Information Applications forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Application forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Applications Through Irish To make an application through Irish send an email to recruitment@defenceforces.ie to request an application form.