Start with recruit or officer training
The Army recruit page describes initial soldier training and later development. Cadetship terms concern officer training and the conditions attached to a commission. They should not be combined into a single assumed training timetable.
Use the official information for the route you selected. Training duration, location and conditions can change, so this guide does not turn an older description into a future guarantee.
Think beyond the first assessment
Consider the demands of training, the possibility of postings and the responsibility of service. Identify what you know from the official description and what remains a question for the recruiting authority or a realistic job preview.
The 2026 Army cadetship process includes a familiarisation visit and interaction with staff and cadets. Prepare thoughtful questions about training and expectations rather than using that stage only to gather interview phrases.
Use accurate knowledge in your motivation
Connect a genuine interest to an informed understanding of the role. Explain what you have done to investigate it and which demands you have considered. A school or work experience may help explain the interest without being equivalent to military service.
Avoid promising that you already know how you would respond to every challenge. A realistic account can acknowledge where you expect to learn and what preparation you have begun.
Check practical commitments at the source
Read the current terms for service conditions, education provisions and any stream-specific requirement. Use official rates for pay questions rather than an old third-party salary table. Do not base a route decision on an unverified figure.
PSP preparation supports an informed application. It does not promise a particular posting, promotion, specialist course or long-term career outcome. Keep those questions distinct from how well you perform on an original practice test.
Questions about this stage
Can PSP guarantee a posting or career path?
No. Those depend on official service conditions, requirements and future decisions.
Where should I check pay?
Use the current official Defence Forces pay information and the terms for your route.
Sources and current instructions
These guides explain the preparation process. Check your current competition booklet and invitation before relying on a requirement or date.
- 2026 Army cadetship terms, including Annex D
- Official Army recruit information
- Official current recruitment opportunities
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.