What is the Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) graduate scheme application process?

Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group)'s own careers pages describe 5 stages: Start your application, then Submit your full application, then Assessment centre, then Offer, then Security checks and formal offer.

Does Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) sponsor visas for graduates?

The MoD's DE&S (NAD Group) Engineering Graduate Scheme in Bristol does not sponsor visas on any of its graduate schemes.

Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-24 against Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group)'s own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group). How we check

At a glance

NAD Group Engineering Graduate Schemegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No5 stages
Defence Equipment & Support Apprenticeshipsapprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No

How Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) recruits

Not stated (Engineering Graduate Scheme applications open: TBC). 5 stages, from Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group)'s own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) names them.

Start your application
Application form
Initial online application for the chosen graduate scheme.
“Found the graduate scheme for you? Great! Complete an initial online application.”
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Submit your full application
CV
Full application with a CV meeting the advert's specific CV requirements.
“Submit a full application and upload your CV (please note the specific CV requirements on the job advert).”
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Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Top scorers attend an assessment centre in Bristol with an interview and group exercises.
“Top scoring candidates will be invited to an assessment centre in Bristol, where you’ll undertake an interview and group exercises.”
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Offer
Offer
Conditional offer subject to grades, references, security and health checks.
“We’ll offer you a place on your chosen graduate scheme subject to you obtaining satisfactory grades, your references, security and health checks.”
Source
Security checks and formal offer
Other stage
Security Check (SC) clearance is required for all roles before a formal offer and start date.
“All our roles require Security Check (SC) security clearance as a minimum.”
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Visa sponsorship

NAD Group Engineering Graduate Scheme
The MoD's DE&S (NAD Group) Engineering Graduate Scheme in Bristol does not sponsor visas on any of its graduate schemes.
“The NAD Group will not sponsor your visa for any of our graduate schemes.”
Defence Equipment & Support Apprenticeships
The NAD Group (DE&S) says it will not sponsor a visa for any of its apprenticeships.
“The NAD Group will not sponsor your visa for any of our apprenticeships.”

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Common questions

What is the Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) graduate scheme application process?: Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group)'s own careers pages describe 5 stages: Start your application, then Submit your full application, then Assessment centre, then Offer, then Security checks and formal offer.
Does Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) sponsor visas for graduates?: The MoD's DE&S (NAD Group) Engineering Graduate Scheme in Bristol does not sponsor visas on any of its graduate schemes.

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