A general equivalency test may be administered by your provincial ministry of education to determine the educational level. Newly engaged members are normally posted to general duty assignments. All applicants to the RCMP are given equal opportunity to compete in the recruiting process. There are between 10,000 and 15,000 applicants every year and they are increasing. The RCMP will enrol a certain number of applicants depending on the contractual obligations and human resource needs across Canada.
Competition is very keen.
The RCMP is committed to policies and practices which reflect all laws, regulations and government commitments confirming and dealing with diversity and including all laws prohibiting discrimination on any grounds as defined by the Canadian Human Rights Act. The Bloc Recruiting process has undergone many changes in recent years. It may take an applicant between six months and 18 months to be fully processed. Because cadets must remain in Regina, Saskatchewan for the duration of the 22 weeks of the Cadet Training Program, they must take a leave of absence from their current employment until they have successfully completed the training. Postings are based on organizational needs.