Civil service fast stream 2026

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eesa03

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by lauraham

When did you apply?

I applied on the day the application process opened like 10th October

Reply 301

Khru

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by eesa03

I just checked and it says “congratulations you’ve passed this section”. I got refining and refining, which is the first I’ve seen anyone pass w that. I applied for Diplomatic and Development, Commercial, Project Delivery. I have 2 questions. No1. It says in progress next to all my choices. Does that mean I’ve passed for all 3 or do I find that separately. Also I’ve not been given the link to add in additional info, when does that happen. Also do you get an email to tell you what you’ve passed or not.

Ooh, congrats. I'm much more optimistic now. I got excelling and refining and have applied for commercial, project delivery and operational delivery.

Reply 302

cherryblossoms_

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by eesa03

I just checked and it says “congratulations you’ve passed this section”. I got refining and refining, which is the first I’ve seen anyone pass w that. I applied for Diplomatic and Development, Commercial, Project Delivery. I have 2 questions. No1. It says in progress next to all my choices. Does that mean I’ve passed for all 3 or do I find that separately. Also I’ve not been given the link to add in additional info, when does that happen. Also do you get an email to tell you what you’ve passed or not.

After seeing your post I checked my account and they have now updated it for me as well! It wasn't there this morning.. since applications are closing tomorrow, I think we'll hear back within the next few days. The additional questions part can't be completed at the moment, they'll probably email us soon with an update.

Reply 303

ADDICTIVERUNNER

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by eesa03

I just checked and it says “congratulations you’ve passed this section”. I got refining and refining, which is the first I’ve seen anyone pass w that. I applied for Diplomatic and Development, Commercial, Project Delivery. I have 2 questions. No1. It says in progress next to all my choices. Does that mean I’ve passed for all 3 or do I find that separately. Also I’ve not been given the link to add in additional info, when does that happen. Also do you get an email to tell you what you’ve passed or not.

Congratulations. When the additional questions have been released it should show up in your portal as to which schemes you have got through to the next round for - did that for me when I got through to the AC the first year I applied.

Reply 304

toxicsaltt

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by ADDICTIVERUNNER

Congratulations. When the additional questions have been released it should show up in your portal as to which schemes you have got through to the next round for - did that for me when I got through to the AC the first year I applied.

Sorry to ask, did you have a group task in your assessment centre last year? I have been seeing conflicting information. Thanks :smile:

Reply 305

miwaaa

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by Anonymous_1666

did you apply for cyber? what scores did you get

Yes i did - Only scheme I picked as well.

Reply 306

Oxhsbdosb

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Has anyone heard back for Policy, project delivery or operational delivery yet? I got Excelling and refining but haven’t heard anything and no indication of if I’ve passed or not yet.

Reply 307

Student100006

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Anyone got additional questions for HoP or economics service yet?

Reply 308

Didi25

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by eesa03

I just checked and it says “congratulations you’ve passed this section”. I got refining and refining, which is the first I’ve seen anyone pass w that. I applied for Diplomatic and Development, Commercial, Project Delivery. I have 2 questions. No1. It says in progress next to all my choices. Does that mean I’ve passed for all 3 or do I find that separately. Also I’ve not been given the link to add in additional info, when does that happen. Also do you get an email to tell you what you’ve passed or not.

Congratulations! When did you complete your online assessments? I’ve got refining for both as well but haven’t heard anything yet. However, I only completed the online assessment 5 days ago.

Reply 309

MurphV

Have any of youse selections been Cyber, Digital, and HR? I got refining for both elements, and I do not know if I should stop getting my hopes up. I saw only 1 person so far with both refining that passed, but the schemes are different.

Reply 310

ADDICTIVERUNNER

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by toxicsaltt

Sorry to ask, did you have a group task in your assessment centre last year? I have been seeing conflicting information. Thanks :smile:

I went to the AC in 2018 and there was a Group exercise then but I have been knocked out at the Learning Assessment stage since then ☹️ was hoping I'd have got my SEO but it hasn't happened yet so I keep applying year after year. I do so much for my current office that I feel ready to transition from HEO to SEO. All I can do is keep on trying.

Reply 311

ADDICTIVERUNNER

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As for your other question @toxicsaltt they keep refining it year after year so what applied last year may not be the case this year. I would advise to keep checking the official FS website for the most upto date accurate information.

Reply 312

Jgw74

I've just had my email through confirming I passed the online tests and inviting me to an online assessment center. I got excelling and refining for context and completed the tests about a week ago.

Reply 313

Maabm

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Last year, there was a written task and two different types of interviews in the assessment centre (Stakeholder Communication Exercise and the Personal Development Conversation). I personally scored between 8 and 9, which was slightly under for my scheme but a good score for many others. Don’t worry if that happens, because last year they ran a scheme (Direct Appointment Scheme) where if you scored high but didn’t make it into the Fast Stream, they tried to connect you with other civil service jobs without another interview

Reply 314

Gtddhjiu

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Does anyone know what the additional information is for the Government Economic Service? And in general, is it like questions to answers/ an interview etc?

Reply 315

mrswiggy

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I don't know their system but I got excelling and refining and haven't heard a peep... since there are so many people hearing back who applied later than me I'm going to throw my towel in and accept defeat I reckon.

Reply 316

Mbirdie

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Still waiting with refining and refining. Frankly just put me out of my misery at this stage

Reply 317

username7789272

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by mrswiggy

I don't know their system but I got excelling and refining and haven't heard a peep... since there are so many people hearing back who applied later than me I'm going to throw my towel in and accept defeat I reckon.

Same as me, guessing we're waitlisted. Some people got on with the same results & scheme as me so it makes me think they look at the overall points more than the name of the ranking.

Good luck to everyone that's passed! Hoping we hear some good news from you guys after the AC.

Reply 318

mrswiggy

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by disco_cat

Same as me, guessing we're waitlisted. Some people got on with the same results & scheme as me so it makes me think they look at the overall points more than the name of the ranking.
Good luck to everyone that's passed! Hoping we hear some good news from you guys after the AC.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one! And seconded - good luck everyone, really hope we get some celebratory posts on here before too long 🙂

Reply 319

Fozrojaa

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by disco_cat

Same as me, guessing we're waitlisted. Some people got on with the same results & scheme as me so it makes me think they look at the overall points more than the name of the ranking.
Good luck to everyone that's passed! Hoping we hear some good news from you guys after the AC.

Since when is there a waitlist for this

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