Reserve Soldier

The biggest team you’ll ever join, the most important work you’ll ever do. Becoming an Army Reserve Soldier is more than a hobby. It’s adventure, with purpose. It’s action, with responsibility. It’s a great challenge, with exceptional rewards.

It’s a chance for you to do what really matters, in a way that fits around your current career, making more of what you already know to make a real difference to the world.

Army Reserve soldiers come from all walks of life and work part-time as soldiers for the British Army alongside full-time Regular soldiers. When you join the Army Reserve as a soldier, you'll get involved in everything that the Regular Army does - from combat to peacekeeping and humanitarian work. You'll be given the opportunity to learn trade skills, and can take advantage of the opportunities that Regular soldiers have too - like Adventurous Training.

You’ll also receive:

Pay for the time you spend with us, starting from around £63.27 per day after training (for which you’ll be paid)

An annual tax-free ‘bounty’

The Army’s Reserve Forces Pension Scheme

Opportunities to enhance your professional qualifications

Opportunities to travel

Adventurous Training, and the chance to play your favourite sports or take up a new one

Be reserved for more

From travelling to new places, at home and abroad, to forging lasting bonds with friends and colleagues – there’s a lot to gain from being an Army Reserve Soldier. Training is flexible and designed to fit around your lifestyle, most roles will ask you for a commitment of 27 days a year, and your weekly training session at your unit will count towards this. However, if you join a national unit, it could be as little as 19 days a year.

Breaking Down the Army Assessment

Preparing for the Army Assessment Centre can feel daunting – but it doesn’t have to be. Join our free online event where we break down the Army Assessment Centre step by step, explain what really happens on the day, and show you how to prepare with confidence.

Tuesday 22 September 2026

18:00 - 19:00

This session is designed for students, as well as parents, carers, teachers and supporters who want a clear, honest understanding of the Assessment Centre.

What we’ll cover

During this event, we’ll walk through every part of the Army Assessment Centre, including:

What the Assessment Centre is and what it’s designed to assess

The medical, academic, fitness and teamwork activities

What assessors are really looking for at each stage

How the career discussion works and how to prepare

Common worries and misconceptions – and the truth behind them

Practical tips to help you feel calm, prepared and confident

This isn’t about testing you. It’s about helping you understand the process, show your potential, and take your next step feeling informed and supported.