Soldier | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become a Soldier

You can apply directly to join the army. You don't need any specific qualifications unless you're applying for a technical role like engineering or communications.

You'll also need to be:

• aged between 16 and 33
• physically fit

If your application is accepted, you'll be invited to talk to someone at your local army careers centre about what you want to do. You'll then attend an assessment, which includes medical and fitness tests.

You'll need:

• physical fitness and endurance
• concentration skills and fast reactions
• active listening skills and the ability to follow instructions quickly
• the ability to work well with others in a team
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• thinking and reasoning skills and the confidence to act quickly
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device