2026 Graduate Program dates
Note: Intelligence pathway applicants may need to complete extra suitability assessments. This may extend the time period before successful applicants are notified.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 24 February 2025 | Applications open |
| 9 April 2025 | Applications close |
| 28 April to 4 May 2025 | Online written activity |
| 16 May 2025 | Assessment outcome |
| 26 May to 6 June 2025 | Group assessment (hybrid delivery of face-to-face and online sessions) |
| 11 June 2025 | Assessment outcome |
| 30 June to 11 July 2025 | Interviews |
| Within one week of interview | Reference checks |
| Late-August to mid-October 2025 | Program offers |
| February 2026 | Program commencement |
2027 Graduate Program dates
Intelligence Pathway
| Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9 June 2025 | Applications open |
| 20 July 2025 | Applications close |
| 9 June to 31 July 2025 | Shortlisting and eligibility checks |
| 1 August 2025 | Shortlisting and eligibility outcomes |
| 4 August to 10 August 2025 | Online written activity |
| 4 August to 10 August 2025 | Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation Spatial Aptitude Assessment (AGO candidates only) |
| 15 August 2025 | Assessment outcome |
| 25 to 28 August 2025 | Online group assessment |
| 29 August 2025 | Assessment outcome |
| 1 September to 10 October 2025 |
Reference checks Defence Intelligence Suitability Assessment (DISA testing) |
| 13 October 2025 | DISA and referee outcomes |
| 27 to 31 October 2025 | Online panel interview |
| 3 November to 19 December 2025 | DISA interview |
| 16 January to 27 February 2026 | Program offers |
| February 2027 | Program commencement |
Other graduate pathways
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | Applications open |
| April 2026 | Applications close |
| April to July 2026 | Assessments |
| August–October 2026 | Program offers |
| February 2027 | Program commencement |