Overview
The Guardia Nacional is Mexico's national civil security force, recruiting new personnel through its own selection process for operational and specialist roles, announced through its official recruitment channels.
Who can apply
Applicants must be Mexican citizens, generally within the age range set for the specific recruitment round, hold at least the educational qualification required for the role (varying by position), and meet physical, medical and background-check (control de confianza) requirements.
Exam pattern
Selection generally includes evaluaciones de control de confianza (background, medical, psychological, toxicological and polygraph-style vetting used across Mexican security institutions), a physical fitness test, and training-entry assessments, with exact structure set out in the specific recruitment announcement.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Guardia Nacional's official recruitment channels, following the registration procedure and documentation requirements published for that recruitment round.
After the exam
Candidates who pass all stages attend initial training before being posted to operational duty with the Guardia Nacional.
Preparation tips
Because control de confianza vetting (background, medical, psychological and other checks) is a core, non-negotiable part of selection, keeping personal and legal records in order and disclosing information accurately avoids disqualification at this stage, which applies regardless of performance elsewhere in the process.
What is control de confianza in Guardia Nacional recruitment?
A set of background, medical, psychological and related vetting checks used across Mexican security institutions, including the Guardia Nacional, as part of selection.
Who recruits for Mexico's Guardia Nacional?
The Guardia Nacional itself, through its own official recruitment channels.