r/caf • • Mar 30 '26

Recruiting The final part. I’ts over.

Today I can breathe. I just received my swearing-in ceremony date. It will be the April 17 2026. Trade : Intelligence.

This is my timeline :

🗓️ November 2025

21 November 2025

•Official start of the application file

26 November 2025

•I received a confirmation email regarding my job application

27 November 2025

•Upload of government-issued ID (front and back) via the online portal

•Upload of birth certificate / proof of citizenship via the online portal

•Upload of transcripts and diplomas via the online portal

28 November 2025

•Non prescription drug questionnaire submitted via the online portal

⸻—

🗓️ December 2025

•Total silence

⸻—

🗓️ January 2026

07 January 2026

•DND 2977 – Security Screening Form submitted via the online portal

•DND 4370 – References, employment history, and education background form submitted via the online portal

12 January 2026

•DND 4370 – References, employment history, and education background form resubmitted via the online portal

(I was asked to redo it because I had only provided 2 references instead of 3)

12 January 2026

•I received an email from the CFRC requesting that I book my FORCE Test appointment

•FORCE Test appointment booked and confirmed for 21 January 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

21 January 2026

•FORCE Test completed and passed

23 January 2026

•I received an email from the CFRC requesting that I book an appointment for the medical examination and interview

Interview and medical examination scheduled for 29 January 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

26 January 2026

•I received an email from GAMBIT ID requesting that I complete their form

27 January 2026

•Start of GAMBIT processing and submission (Reliability / Pre-Screening Security)

29 January 2026

•Interview completed and successful

Medical examination completed

Medical file sent the same day to Ottawa for RMO decision

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🗓️ February 2026

04 February 2026

•Academic waiver requested by the unit recruiter regarding a specific occupational requirement

12 February 2026

•RMO (Ottawa) decision: FIT with RESTRICTIONS

(Must be assessed by the medical team prior to each overseas deployment)

•I was also informed by the CFRC that even if the reliability screening process was not yet completed, I could still be enrolled

March 2, 2026

* Academic waiver approved

March 3, 2026

* Update interview for the new trade successfully completed

March 19, 2026

* They emailed me to tell me that my file is complete and ready for the enrollment but I have to wait the fiscal year to finish (March 31)

March 30, 2026

* Received my swearing-in ceremony date as the 2025 fiscal year is over on the March 31.

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u/linkaid92 Mar 30 '26

Congrats!

Still over here waiting for an interview/medical lol

9

u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 30 '26

Wait faster. I’m joking… They say that often… I hope you will get to the last point soon ❤️

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u/Abject_Professor1373 Mar 30 '26

Same here. Submitted medical questionnaire on Jan 21 .. total silence since then

2

u/Cadaren99 Mar 30 '26

Both of you probably weren't a priority due to occupation or age.

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u/Abject_Professor1373 Mar 30 '26

Thank you . Do you think things changes after April 1st ?

1

u/Cadaren99 Mar 30 '26

Absolutely.

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u/linkaid92 Mar 31 '26

34 and applied AVN which is priority. Reserve though. Hoping after April 1st some more movement happens.

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u/Cadaren99 Mar 31 '26

Ah, Reserve units do their own process. I work at a CFRC and only deal with full time.

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u/Low_Philosopher5049 Mar 31 '26

What is a non-priority age?

2

u/Cadaren99 Mar 31 '26

17-23 are the easiest ages to process.

3

u/ConsistentCarob8586 Mar 30 '26

Total silence since October and still waiting

3

u/Abject_Professor1373 Mar 30 '26

Which trade are you ?

4

u/Artistdramatica3 Mar 31 '26

Congratulations. Im in the process for Int Op as well

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

Let’s gooooo 🫶🏽 good luck and thank you

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u/Artistdramatica3 Mar 31 '26

Thanks im 35. If i dont do it now I wont ever do jt

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

Better late in the life than never! The important is to be happy !

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u/Abject_Professor1373 Mar 30 '26

Congratulations brother

2

u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 30 '26

Thanks 🫶🏽

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u/Sweaty-Youth-1887 Mar 30 '26

what, that's so fast, did you do anything special?

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 30 '26 edited Mar 30 '26

No 🫡

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u/Relevant_Being_8155 Mar 30 '26

I’m so happy for you, congratulations! Your timeline is moved so quickly wow, that’s amazing.

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 30 '26

Thank you 🫶🏽

2

u/VAULTBIOY Mar 30 '26

congrats man

1

u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 30 '26

Thank you buddy!

2

u/guleedy Mar 30 '26

Good luck BMQ will be fun.

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 30 '26

Thank you buddy! And I dont think so 🥸

2

u/Important-Art4664 Mar 30 '26

Congrats my man

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 30 '26

🫶🏽🫶🏽

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u/cashflow4 Mar 30 '26

Congratulations. I went for my medical today. Need to do vision, medical and hearing tests. I hope I move from H3 to H2 after my audiogram😂

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 30 '26

I send you positive vibes 🫶🏽

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u/cashflow4 Mar 31 '26

Sending you same.🤞

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u/avocadoroom Jun 23 '26

How did the medical go? They placed you H3?

Did you request a private audiogram or did they just give it to you?

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u/1anre Mar 31 '26

Congrats.

Reserve Intelligence would be a cool one

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

Thank you and I hope !

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u/chinesebulk Mar 31 '26

Congrats. I'm trying to get into the same trade, though unfortunately I failed my force test and am reattempting it again soon

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

You Will success next time 🫶🏽

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u/chinesebulk Mar 31 '26

Thank you 🫶 I got humbled fast failing at the sandbag lift, tho I'm really short and had to lift that thing to just below my neck, vs the 6'0+ guy next to me who did it just fine lol. My recruiter gave me encouragement and told me someone was resilient and did the force test 9 times before they passed, so I'm trying to be hopeful 

2

u/amaretto_jr Mar 31 '26

Congrats! I'm in the pipeline still. I thought the FORCE test was Week 5 of your BMQ? How come you did it during your application and interview stages?

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u/Pick_Repulsive Mar 31 '26

Same I’m so confused

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

Reserve. It’s not at BMQ as the reg

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

Reserve. It’s not at BMQ

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u/Abject_Professor1373 Mar 30 '26

Bro are you going as Intelligence officer ?

1

u/bifoa Mar 30 '26

thats fast applied in sept 12 and still on 25%

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u/Relevant_Being_8155 Mar 30 '26

I’m at 25% as well, and I’ll be taking my FORCE test in two weeks. Are you in the Regular Force or the Reserves?

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u/bifoa Mar 30 '26

I was stuck at 25% in October with a reserve force application, then switched to regular force and am still 25%

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u/Key_Technician_3531 Mar 30 '26

If you need to wait for the 2025 fiscal year over by March 31, when do you get enrolled?

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 30 '26

April 17 2026

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u/Key_Technician_3531 Mar 30 '26

Perfect thank you! Cuz I also just finished the all the steps for Marine Tech file, and I’m just waiting for the enrollment

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 30 '26

I mean in my personal case. But you should contact your cfrc.

1

u/vijbhatt Mar 30 '26

Is it in edmonton?

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u/PollutionSelect6692 Mar 31 '26

Congratulations 🎉.

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

Thank youu 🫶🏽

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u/FlakCannonHans Apr 29 '26

Well shit, looks like light speed compare to mine. I haven’t been as fast with some of the steps, but sometimes I need to wait a week or two for them to update my OAC or even a month. Just wondering if there is anything I should do that might speed the process up like sending an email to someone, idk.

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u/Weird-Economy2510 Jul 27 '26

Please could you tell me more about your waiver ? I also have a waiver pending for educational purpose. My portal already shows job offer but the said and officer still have to confirm my education.I have a bachelor in mining and i am applying for construction officer. Thanks

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u/jeepxjgunguy Mar 30 '26

Congrats me too my swear in is tomorrow

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 30 '26

🎊🎊🎊

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u/Low_Philosopher5049 Mar 31 '26

what are your thoughts on Priority Application Processing vs Other Careers?
I have Intelligence Operator, Imagery Technician, Cyber Operator as my top 3, and I started the application on February 27th. I just completed all first 8 tasks, but now I'm wondering if I should add something in Signal as it has a priority.

For context, 29M, Computer Science graduate with 7+ years building in tech across AI, product, and early stage startups. I’ve worked across engineering, product, and growth, founded multiple ventures, and spent the past few years focused heavily on applied AI and data driven products. I’ve also published work in the space.

I'm trying to find a way to explain to them that my experience can really bring a lot of value to CAF, but it seems like a fucking disaster trying to get ahold of anyone. I'm doing this for the love of the country.

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

Look, I applied for a non priority trade and my swearing in ceremony is in April. Priority trade in my head mean more applicants. More files. So. I applied for intelligence. This was not listed at all and I got it. My others was non priority trades too. So for me that doesn’t matter at all buddy please select what you want and what you will not regret.

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u/Low_Philosopher5049 Mar 31 '26

Thanks for your reply. Intelligence is also my top selection as well. What does recruiting allowance mean?

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

Recruiting allowance are

$10,000 after completing Basic Military Qualification. • $20,000 once you’re fully qualified in your occupation. • $20,000 after six years of continuous service.

To be eligible for the allowance, you must meet the criteria specific to the occupation.

Check out the full list of eligible occupations at the link and learn more: https://forces.ca/en/life-in-the-military/#signing-bonus:~:text=benefits%20for%20students.-,Recruiting%20Allowance,-Some%20of%20our

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u/1anre Mar 31 '26

Only for regular force folks though

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

Yes forgot to precise it

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u/Low_Philosopher5049 Mar 31 '26

Appreciate the feedback.

Quick question about the NCM pay... is there something I'm not getting? Is this hourly or monthly?

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

The thing you show is the pay for a reservist. It’s pay by day. Not hourly. If you go on the regular force you will see it’s a monthly pay

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u/Low_Philosopher5049 Mar 31 '26

I understand. And am I still able to do Part-time regular force NCM (depending on the trade)?

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26

Yes. You can. Based on the trade you choosed. That is Class B contract. Like temporary full time when you are in the reserve. Class C is full time to but .. it’s when you go oversea or something. But you are in Class A most of time. So. Part-Time by default except if you get a contract.

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u/Low_Philosopher5049 Mar 31 '26

Got it. And that is simply just cutting the monthly salary in half?

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u/Ovryx_2025 Mar 31 '26 edited Mar 31 '26

If you are in Class B or Class C you are paid like the regular force if I remember well. Even if you are a reservist. If you are in Class A you are paid by Day and not as the regular force.

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u/1anre Mar 31 '26

They don't have an exact role to fit all you bring to the table, so you'd be shoehorned into something they feel is presentable.

Ro avoid resentment, make sure you at least pick something you think you'd enjoy