Application Process

Check below to see current status of application process.

  • 2021
Online Application Stage
Apply 2-19 November 2021
complete
Online IST / Evidence Uploader
Evidence Uploader open 4 - 13 Jan. Follow-up now ongoing where applicable.
complete
Assessment Centre
Assessment Centre phase underway. Check your email for updates.
complete
Merit List Passed to PSNI
Assessment Centre phase now concluded. Merit List transferred to PSNI.
current stage
Vetting
Physical Competence Assessment
Health Assessment
Substance Misuse Test
Online Learning
Appointable Candidates Invited to Training in Merit Order

Recruitment News

  • Future Recruitment
  • 2021

Updated: 03/07/2024

Police Officer Recruitment News - Recruitment Campaign for 2021


Recruitment Update - 10/07/2024

We are pleased to advise that it is our intention to continue making offers of appointment, with further Student Officer Development Courses planned to commence regularly between September 2024 and March 2025. 

We will therefore continue to process all candidates through the remaining pre-employment stages and appreciate your ongoing commitment to pursuing a career within the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Recruitment Update - 11/04/2024

We are pleased to advise that the Department of Justice has now granted approval to implement the 2023/24 pay award for Police Officers. As a result, all Student Officers appointed after 1st September 2023 will enter at point 1 of the salary scale (£28,551). Following successful completion of their training, officers will remain on point 1 for the first year as a Probationary Constable. All Probationary Constables will move to pay point 2 (£29,751) after completing 12 months of the 2 year probation period. The Northern Ireland Transitional Allowance is also payable at the increased rate of £3,924. Please use the following link to access further information on the updated salary scale; Your Pay Scale.


Please check here for the latest information on the progress of the 2021 Campaign.

Police Officer Recruitment News - Future Recruitment


Thank you for visiting our recruitment website.  We appreciate your interest in a role within the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

We are not recruiting for Police Officers at this time, however, we would encourage you to check back here regularly for news on future recruitment.  If you would like to be included on our mailing list*, please email info@joinpsni.co.uk from your preferred email address, and highlight that you wish to be included on the ‘future recruitment mailing list’.  In the interim, please check the various other sections of the Police Officer recruitment website where you will find further information on our recruitment process.  You can also check our Police Staff recruitment website where we regularly advertise Police Staff roles that may be of interest to you.

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