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SANDF Eligibility Checker

SANDF Application Readiness & Eligibility Checker

Answer the questions step by step to check your SANDF MSDS application readiness, including branch-specific points for the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Military Health Service.

Important: This checker is for guidance only. Final decisions are made by the South African National Defence Force. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
MSDS 2027 intake applications opened on 16 February 2026 and will close on 27 March 2026.

Step 1: Personal profile

Your province *

What is your marital status? *

Single Married Other / Prefer not to say

Which SANDF branch interests you most? *

Step 2: Citizenship and identity

Are you a South African citizen? *

Yes No

Do you have dual citizenship? *

No Yes

Do you have a valid South African ID or can you produce one? *

Yes No

Step 3: Age and mobility

How old are you right now? *

Are you area bound, meaning you can only serve near your home area? *

No Yes

Are you willing to relocate or train away from home if required? *

Yes No

Are you ready for military discipline, structured living, and training rules? *

Yes No / Not sure

Step 4: Education route

Do you have a Matric certificate? *

Yes No

Do you have a completed 3-year tertiary qualification, degree, diploma, or N6 route relevant to current SANDF rules? *

No Yes

What is your APS score excluding Life Orientation? *

Use your Matric subjects only and exclude Life Orientation.

Are you interested in a specialised or technical path such as aviation, engineering, combat systems, or healthcare occupations? *

No Yes

Step 5: Subject results and branch-fit questions

Did you pass Mathematics? *

Yes No

Did you pass Physical Science? *

Yes No

Your English level in Matric (if known) *

Your Mathematics level in Matric (if known) *

Your Physical Science level in Matric (if known) *

Are you comfortable with physically demanding field training and outdoor conditions? *

Yes No / Not sure

Do you believe your eyesight and colour vision are good enough for strict aviation or technical screening? *

Yes No / Not sure

Can you swim confidently? *

Yes No

Would you be comfortable training or serving at sea for long periods? *

Yes No / Not sure

Is your tertiary qualification or intended path related to medical, nursing, health science, or patient support work? *

Yes No

Are you comfortable working in medical, caregiving, or patient-support environments? *

Yes No / Not sure

Step 6: Legal and conduct screening

Do you have a criminal record? *

No Yes

Do you have any pending criminal case? *

No Yes

Do you have visible tattoos that may show when wearing uniform? *

No Yes

Step 7: Health, testing, and physical readiness

Do you believe you are medically fit for military training? *

Yes No / Not sure

Do you believe you can meet height and weight standards if your branch requires it? *

Yes No / Not sure

Are you willing to undergo drug testing? *

Yes No

Are you willing to undergo psychometric evaluation? *

Yes No

Are you willing to undergo medical evaluation? *

Yes No

Are you willing to do physical assessment and demanding training if selected? *

Yes No / Not sure

Your result

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