FRCA examinership application form

Before you apply

  • To check whether you are eligible, please read the Examiner Job Description before submitting your application form.
  • Please note CVs are not required.

 

Before applying, applicants should consider whether they can demonstrate:

  • sustained engagement in postgraduate education and training
  • readiness to contribute beyond routine local teaching
  • sufficient time and institutional support to meet the expectations of the role
  • willingness to participate actively in examiner development, calibration and quality assurance

The selection process for FRCA Examiners

  • Once the application window has closed, applications are anonymised and sent to members of the Examination Committee for scoring.
  • A passing mark is derived, and a shortlist agreed at the Examinations Committee in April 2026.
  • References will be requested for those applicants who have been selected to go forward.
  • Successful applicants will be informed by email in August 2026.
  • Examiner training will take place on Thursday, 26 November 2026 in London.  

Application for FRCA Examinership 2026/2027 is now closed.

Application for recruitment in 2027/2028 will open early in 2027.