Requirements to join the CIA or the FBI

Requirements for the CIA:

• U.S. citizen
• 18 years of age
• High school graduate; but to be an overseas officer, intelligence analyst, and other non-clerical positions you must have a college degree
• Foreign language, not required but would helpful

Requirements for the FBI:

• U.S. Citizen
• With no criminal record
• Has a four year college degree
• Must pass a background test, physical test, and a polygraph test
• Selected applicants will undergo 21 weeks of training at the FBI Academy