Ministry of Defence

How to Get Hired at Ministry of Defence

• Apply via Civil Service Jobs at civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk for civilian MoD roles. Military roles go through separate Army, RAF, or Royal Navy recruitment channels.
• Security clearance is the single biggest timeline risk. BPSS takes weeks, SC takes two to three months, DV can take six to twelve months or longer. Plan your finances and notice periods accordingly.

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