Age : 17½ - 47 *
REGULAR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
* Civilian candidates must enter IOT before their 48 th birthday .
Qualifications
You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs ( or acceptable equivalents ) at a minimum of Grade C ( Grade 4 to 5 with effect from Aug 17 ), including English Language and Mathematics or Scottish National 5 ( Grades A – C ) in 5 subjects including English Language and Mathematics . The Scottish National 5 Application of Mathematics ( AoM ) ( Grade A-C ) is also accepted .
In addition , two A2 Levels / three Highers at grade C or above ( excluding General Studies , Critical thinking and Citizenship Studies ), which must total a minimum of 64 UCAS points .
Alternatively , if you hold a UK degree at Grade 2:2 or higher ( or acceptable alternative ), you only need Mathematics and English Language GCSEs at a minimum of Grade C ( Grade 4 to 5 with effect from Aug 17 ) or Scottish National 5 in English Language and Mathematics .
Additional requirement : You must have a full UK manual driving licence ( automatic only driving licenses will not be accepted ).
Pay
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Nationality
You must be a citizen of the United Kingdom since birth ( not naturalised ). Dual Nationals may be considered on a case-by-case basis .
Residency
Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom , you should normally have resided there for the 10 years immediately preceding your application , but candidates with a minimum of 7 years may be considered .
If you have resided abroad for a period within this timeframe , dependant on the circumstances you may still be eligible on a case by case basis .
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