UK Army Publishes Salaries for 6 Open Roles Foreigners Can Join Without Degree
- The British Army published details of six open roles that foreigners between the ages of 16 and 36 can apply for without any formal educational qualifications
- All six roles carry a starting salary of £27,282 for those who are eligible to join the British Army
- Applicants are expected to meet specific physical fitness standards, with the application-to-training timeline running between 3 and 6 months
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The British Army has published the starting salaries and entry requirements for six open roles that foreigners can apply for without holding any formal educational qualifications.
All six positions listed on the Army Jobs website carry a starting salary of £27,282 per year.
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The roles span combat, logistics, and ceremonial duties, and are open to applicants between the ages of 16 and 36.
From the point of application, recruits can expect the process through to training to take between three and six months, though timelines may vary depending on individual circumstances.
The 6 Roles and Their Salaries
The positions currently open for applications are:
- Artillery Surveillance Observer** (Royal Artillery) — £27,282 starting salary
- Artillery Command Systems (Royal Artillery) — £27,282 starting salary
- Household Cavalry Soldier (Royal Armoured Corps) — £27,282 starting salary
- Infantry Guardsman (Infantry) — £27,282 starting salary
- Driver Communications Specialist (Royal Logistic Corps) — £27,282 starting salary
- Chef** (Royal Logistic Corps) — £27,282 starting salary
What Applicants Should to Know
None of the six roles require formal academic qualifications, making them accessible to candidates who may not have completed secondary or tertiary education.
Instead, all applicants must meet defined physical fitness standards, which differ slightly depending on the role.
For roles in the Royal Artillery and Royal Logistic Corps, recruits must complete a mid-thigh pull of 50kg, a medicine ball throw of 2.7 metres, and a 2km run within 11 minutes and 30 seconds.
Roles in the Royal Armoured Corps and Infantry carry higher physical demands, requiring a mid-thigh pull of 76kg, a medicine ball throw of 3.1 metres, and a 2km run completed within 10 minutes and 15 seconds.
Several of the roles also have part-time reserve equivalents, allowing individuals to serve with the Army Reserve while maintaining a civilian career.
Reserve commitments require a minimum of 27 days per year, with training conducted on evenings and weekends, alongside opportunities for overseas deployments and adventure training.
Interested candidates can visit the official British Army recruitment portal at army.mod.uk to apply or contact a recruiter directly.
UK posts guidance on long residence
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A particular category of individuals in the country are specifically told not to apply under Long Residence rules.
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