Are the age limits non-negotiable? I just fall out of an age range but I feel like I would easily pass the fitness test. | British Army

Are the age limits non-negotiable? I just fall out of an age range but I feel like I would easily pass the fitness test.

Georgina Z.

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We cannot answer individual application questions so it would be best for you to contact the National Recruiting Centre on 0345 600 8080. you may be eligible to join the Reserves and it would be easier for you to chat to someone in person at the Army Careers Centre to discuss all your options.

Reserve solider information: https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/reserve-soldier.

Reserve officer information: https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/reserve-officer/reserve-officer-time.

Career Centre information: https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/reserve-soldier?cid=semp4865535073&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIpo_x76aR5AIVxfZRCh2kegs1EAAYASAAEgLW-PD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!8141!3!323097707750!e!!g!!army%20reserve%20centre.

Good luck.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

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