Joining Process

• Submit an application online
• Defence Aptitude Assessment to assess verbal, spatial and numerical reasoning, work rate, and electrical and mechanical comprehension
• Selection interview to confirm suitability of chosen profession and preferred roles
• Candidate Preparation Centre - a four-day course to assess and prepare you for suitability to complete Initial Naval Training
  
  • Medical
  • Fitness assessment
• Admiralty Interview Board
  
  • Pre-Recorded Interview assessing awareness and motivation to join the RN as an officer
  • Group Planning Exercise assessing contribution to the team based on individual performance

To join the RN you must pass a medical and a fitness test. Once you begin the application process the Career Advisor will give you the full details of the MedFit process, but it will include an in-person medical and fitness test, details can be found below.

The Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT) is a test to assess your level of fitness. You’ll need to complete a 2.4km run around a track, and achieve a minimum standard based on age and gender. 

The timings are: