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How to join Greater Manchester Police

Application process, entry routes and requirements for Greater Manchester Police, summarised from the force's own careers site.

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The recruitment process to become a Special Constable consists of several stages including application forms, assessments, and interviews.

Apply on gmp.police.uk

Application stages

  1. 1

    Online application form

    You must complete and submit the form.

  2. 2

    Initial application sift

    We will check that you meet the initial eligibility criteria.

  3. 3

    Online assessment

    You must complete the national assessment provided by the College of Policing, consisting of a situational judgement test (SJT) and a behavioural styles questionnaire (BSQ).

  4. 4

    Interview

    We will conduct an interview lasting about 45 minutes, assessing your values aligned to the standards and expectations of a Special.

  5. 5

    Pre-employment checks

    Includes providing proof of ID and address, undergoing a fitness test, a medical exam, providing biometrics, and background vetting checks.

Fitness test

Bleep test: 5.4

All UK forces share the same core regulatory framework (College of Policing entry routes, NPPF fitness standards, vetting levels). For a general explainer that applies to every force, see Entry routes (PCDA / DHEP / IPCDP), the fitness test and vetting.

Source: https://www.gmp.police.uk/police-forces/greater-manchester-police/areas/greater-manchester-force-content/careers/careers/special-constables/the-recruitment-process · Updated 2026-06-20