Stage 1
Eligibility check
A short self-assessment against the published criteria. Most applicants complete this in under ten minutes.
★ Recruitment
A career of meaning. A service that lasts.
Joining the RSIPF means standing alongside the people of Solomon Islands — through ordinary days and the hardest ones. Sworn service starts with the academy at Rove, with recruits drawn from every province.
2026 recruit intake opens 1 June 2026
Applications run online through the RSIPF recruits portal. The academy class begins September 2026 at Rove.
★ How to apply
Applications run through the online recruits portal.
The portal carries you from first interest to academy entry — every stage signposted, every document tracked. It takes seven stages and twelve to sixteen weeks end-to-end. You can pause and return whenever you need to.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- Solomon Islands citizen
- Age 18–35 at the time of application
- Completed Form 5 or equivalent
- No serious criminal convictions
- Physically and medically fit
- Able to swim (training provided)
- Strong character references
- Commitment to serve in any province
★ The journey
What to expect from the application
Seven stages. Twelve to sixteen weeks. Every step builds on the last.
Stage 2
Documents & identity
Upload your ID, transcripts, and proof of address. A records officer verifies each item.
Stage 3
Assessments & decision
Written, physical, psychological, medical, and background clearance — followed by a conditional offer.
Ready to take the next step?
The eligibility check takes about ten minutes and tells you immediately whether to proceed to the full application.
2026 intake · opens 01 JunCheck eligibility