Choose your recruitment route first
An Army recruit application and an Army cadetship are different routes. General Service leads towards service as a soldier; a cadetship is officer training. Naval Service and Air Corps applicants also need their own route information. Your preparation should follow the competition you actually entered.
The 2026 cadetship competitions have closed. A 2027 opening date has not been confirmed in the sources checked. General Service opportunities are listed separately on the official recruitment page. Follow that page for applications rather than treating a preparation course as an application portal.
Practise the format, understand the method
The officially linked familiarisation tool introduces Error Detection, Orientation, Number Fluency, Word Rules and Deductive Reasoning. PSP uses original practice in those skill areas, with explanations designed to show how an answer is reached. These are independent educational exercises, not official questions.
An official invitation controls the sections, deadlines, permitted aids and timing for your assessment. In particular, current General Service pages differ on whether psychometric testing forms part of the process. Use aptitude preparation when your invitation requires it, rather than assuming every applicant sits the same battery.
Prepare for the whole application
Reasoning practice is one part of preparation. Organise your documents, build truthful interview examples and check the physical standards for your route. The Army cadetship booklet includes a suggested fitness programme and recommends help from a qualified instructor. PSP links you to that guidance and helps you plan what needs attention.
Our practice feedback does not predict selection, medical eligibility or an official pass mark. It helps you identify specific work: checking character positions, remembering rules, explaining your own decisions, or preparing the right document before an appointment.
Questions about this stage
Is this the official Defence Forces website?
No. PSP is an independent preparation service. Applications and recruitment decisions belong to the Defence Forces.
Where should I start?
Choose your route, read your official invitation and take the free diagnostic if aptitude preparation is relevant. Then review the explanation for each answer.
Sources and current instructions
These guides explain the preparation process. Check your current competition booklet and invitation before relying on a requirement or date.
- Official current recruitment opportunities
- 2026 Army cadetship terms, including Annex D
- Official application process and fitness guidance
- Officially linked Mindmill familiarisation practice
Official decisions, eligibility, medical clearance and assessment results belong to the recruiting organisation. A PSP practice score is not an official pass mark or selection prediction.