AGPT 2027 Application Guide — Key Dates, SJT & How to Prepare

AGPT 2027 intake: what has changed?

The 2027 AGPT intake follows the streamlined selection model introduced in 2025, where the Situational Judgement Test (SJT) replaced the previous multi-component process of interviews, portfolio review, and referee reports. If you are applying for GP training for the first time, the good news is that the pathway is straightforward: submit your application, prove your eligibility, sit the SJT, and receive an offer based on your score and training region preferences.

For the 2027 intake, applications are managed through the RACGP website. The window opened in early March 2026 and closes on 14 April 2026. If you are reading this before the deadline, act now — late applications are not accepted under any circumstances.

Eligibility requirements

Before you invest time in SJT preparation, confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria. The requirements are the same for both RACGP and ACRRM pathways:

• General registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA), or eligibility for general registration by the time training commences
• PGY2 or above — you must have completed at least one postgraduate year (internship) before the training start date
• AMC pathway — international medical graduates who hold AMC certification (or are on the competent authority pathway) are eligible, subject to the same registration requirements
• Working rights — you must have the right to work in Australia for the duration of training
• No prior fellowship — candidates who already hold FRACGP or FACRRM are generally ineligible for AGPT (exceptions may apply for the other college's pathway)

If you are unsure about your eligibility, contact the RACGP training team or your preferred Regional Training Organisation (RTO) directly. They can advise on edge cases such as part-time internship completion or overseas-trained doctor pathways.

2026 SJT assessment dates

The SJT is administered across three testing windows per year. You may sit only one attempt per calendar year, so choose your date carefully. Here are the confirmed 2026 windows:

Booking windows are short — typically opening just one week before the first test date in each window. Set calendar reminders so you do not miss your preferred sitting. Places can fill quickly, particularly for the May window which is the most popular among candidates.

RACGP vs ACRRM: understanding your options

Both the RACGP and ACRRM use the same SJT for selection, but they offer different training pathways with different numbers of places. Understanding the landscape helps you make informed preference decisions:

• RACGP AGPT — approximately 1,350 places nationally across metropolitan and regional training posts. Leads to FRACGP fellowship. Training duration is typically 3–4 years
• ACRRM AGPT — approximately 150 places focused on rural and remote training posts. Leads to FACRRM fellowship. Training duration is typically 4 years
• ACRRM RGTS — approximately 100 additional rural generalist training places through the Rural Generalist Training Scheme, also using the SJT score

You can apply for both RACGP and ACRRM simultaneously. Your single SJT score is used for both pathways. For a detailed comparison of the two colleges, read our guide on RACGP vs ACRRM training pathways.

Step-by-step application timeline

Here is a practical timeline for the 2027 AGPT intake. If you are reading this in early 2026, you are in an ideal position to prepare methodically:

1. Now – 14 April 2026: Submit your RACGP AGPT application online. Upload required documents (proof of registration, identity, working rights). Apply for ACRRM separately if you want to be considered for both pathways
2. April – May 2026: Receive eligibility confirmation. Register with Acuity Insights for SJT access (ID verification takes 1–2 business days, so do not leave this to the last minute)
3. May or August 2026: Sit the SJT. Complete the free practice assessment available through your Acuity account beforehand
4. September – October 2026: Receive your SJT results and overall ranking
5. October – November 2026: Submit your training region and post preferences
6. Late 2026 – Early 2027: Receive your offer (or waitlist notification). Accept and begin onboarding with your RTO

How to prepare for the SJT

The SJT assesses 9 personal and professional competencies — not clinical knowledge. The most effective preparation combines understanding the competency framework with extensive timed practice. Here is our recommended approach:

1. Understand the format — 11 scenarios, 22 questions (4 video, 7 typed). Typed responses give you 3 minutes 30 seconds for two questions combined
2. Learn the 9 competencies — Collaboration, Communication, Empathy, Fairness, Ethics, Self-awareness, Resilience, Problem-solving, and Motivation. Read our detailed competency guide
3. Check your typing speed — candidates typing under 55 WPM are at a significant disadvantage. Use our typing speed test and improve if needed
4. Practise with realistic scenarios — complete practice questions under timed conditions with AI-powered feedback across all 9 competencies
5. Review and reflect — spend equal time reviewing model Q4 answers and understanding what separates top-scoring responses from average ones
6. Complete the free Acuity practice assessment — this is available through your Acuity account and gives you a feel for the testing platform itself

For a comprehensive preparation strategy, read our full guide on how to prepare for the AGPT selection assessment. If you want to understand the scoring system in depth, our article on what separates Q4 from Q2 answers breaks down exactly what raters look for.

What if you miss out?

With approximately 2,400 candidates competing for around 1,750 combined places, roughly 37% of applicants do not receive an offer in any given cycle. If this happens, you are not alone — and there are clear, productive steps you can take. Waitlist offers do come through, particularly in less competitive regions. And most candidates who reapply with targeted preparation improve their score significantly.

Read our guide on what to do if you did not get into GP training for a practical and supportive action plan.