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Joining Australian Federal Police
We're building AFP practice tests and courses now. Here's what the AFP selection process involves today.
The entrance test
Online cognitive and fit-for-role testing
- Run by
- AFP
- How you sit it
- Online from home, within 14 days
- Timed cognitive ability tests plus a role-fit assessment.
Fitness
AFP fitness test
These are the minimum entry standards. Aim well above them — you'll be tested on the day, and you'll need the fitness for Academy training.
Swim: 100 m freestyle, untimed
| Test | Minimum standard |
|---|---|
| Plank | 60 seconds |
| Push-ups in 60 seconds | 15 (male), 8 (female) |
| Beep test | Level 6.5 |
Checked against official sources in September 2026. Recruiting rules change — always confirm with Australian Federal Police before you apply: AFP — application process