Army Officer Candidate School Requirements

Age Requirements

• A candidate must be at least 18 years old, but no older than 29 years old, at the time of selection by a U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) candidate board. The latter age limitation may be waived, however, at the discretion of the service.

Citizenship Requirement

• All candidates must be United States citizens.

Educational Requirements

• In order to enter OCS, all candidates must complete a four-year degree from an accredited college or university.

Screening Requirements

• All candidates must produce a minimum score of 110 on the General Test (GT) module of the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

Height and Weight Requirements

• The candidate must meet minimum requirements related to the Army's formal height and weight matrix. Further, a candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive physical examination at a certified Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).

Security Clearance and Federal Service Limitation

• The candidate must be able to pass a detailed security clearance. Additionally, a candidate cannot have more than 10 years prior service at the point of commission.