🎖️ MoD Civil Servants – Who’s eligible?
If you're employed now as a MoD Civil Servant, you're eligible for a Blue Light Card ✅
And if you're retired from a MoD Civil Service role, you're eligible too – just follow a slightly different process 🧾
We only need to see documentation that proves your current employment to check that you are eligible Sign Up Here!
👥 Who qualifies?
✅ Eligible:
MoD Civil Servants (see full list below)
MoD Police
MoD Fire
Retired MoD Civil Servants (see what you’ll need to upload below)
❌ Not eligible:
Volunteers within MoD Civil Service – these roles aren’t currently included in the scheme
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🛡️ Retired MoD Civil Servants – How to apply
You’ll need to upload:
📄 A pension document from any provider
📝 Proof of at least 4 years’ relevant employment
Don't have these? Not to worry, you can also use:
Two documents dated at least 4 years apart (like P60s or payslips)
An employment or leaver letter showing your start and end dates
A professional registration record with your work history or cease date
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💡 Not sure if what you have is quite right? That’s okay. These are just examples we’re happy to look at anything that helps show how long you’ve been in service 🙂
⚠️ Had your ID declined?
Don't worry, most issues are quick to fix! Take a look at our article on what to do if your ID has been declined for guidance on next steps
🏢 MoD Civil Servant organisations included
If you work (or worked) in one of these, you're covered:
DSTL – Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
DBS – Defence Business Services
DE&S – Defence Equipment and Support
DIO – Defence Infrastructure Organisation (including MOD Guard Service)
DECA – Defence Electronics and Components Agency
UKHO – UK Hydrographic Office
DRM – Defence Relationship Management
RFCA – Reserve Forces and Cadets Association
SDA – Submarine Delivery Agency
SSRO – Single Source Regulations Office
RFA – Royal Fleet Auxiliary