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Metropolitan Police Service & College of Policing

Metropolitan Police Service Detective Constable & Direct Entry Officer Recruitment

Advt No: MET-POL/DEG-ENTRY/2026/07 Total Posts: 1,100 Posts Posted: 01 Aug 2026 Views: 8,426
Location: Greater London Area  |  Pay Scale: £36,775 starting salary rising to £47,000+ within 5 years + London Allowance
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Metropolitan Police Service Detective Constable & Direct Entry Officer Recruitment Notice

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Important Dates
  • Notification Released: 01/08/2026
  • Applications Open: Ongoing
  • Batch Deadline: 10/11/2026
  • National Assessment Centre (SEARCH/Online): Rolling Dates
  • Police Academy Intake: Winter 2026 / Spring 2027
Application Fee Details
  • Application Fee: Nil (£0.00)
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 57 Years
  • Fitness & Health Standards: Must pass Job-Related Fitness Test (Bleep test Level 5.4) and Medical.
Essential Educational Qualification:

Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) requires any Undergraduate Degree (Level 6). Direct entry apprentice route requires GCSEs Grade C/4 or above in English & Maths.

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Breakdown
Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility / Specialization
Police Constable (Neighbourhood & Response) 650 Posts Degree or Level 3 with Apprentice Track
Detective Constable (Trainee Investigator) 350 Posts Bachelor's Degree in any field
Mounted & Specialist Firearms Trainee 100 Posts Prior Police or Armed Service Background
Examination & Selection Process
  • 1. Online Eligibility Questionnaire & Situational Judgment
  • 2. College of Policing Online Assessment Process
  • 3. In-Person Interview, Medical and Fitness Test (Multi-stage Shuttle Run)
  • 4. Vetting & Reference Checks
  • 5. 2-Year Paid Training Programme with fully funded diploma/degree
How to Fill Online Application Form
1. Click 'Apply Online' below to reach the official Met Careers website.
2. Complete the initial registration and residency qualification checks.
3. Fill in your educational background and work history.
4. Complete the online behavioural assessment.
5. Track your application status on the Met recruitment portal.

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