Civil service fast stream 2026

Reply 380

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by YourdadsellAvon

Did the online tests a few days after the deadline for applications.
Got Exceling and Refining.
As my schemes didn't require additional questions I've been invited to an AC on the 18th November.
My friend got a 'congratulations you've passed the tests' - something along those lines. I'm assuming those who have received that will be invited shortly?
If you haven't got any notifications I would be a bit worried.

Congratzz... 🤗🤗🤗 I didn't heard back anything yet so possibly rejection, doesn't have excellent either.

Reply 381

raheemab

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I wish I could hear back quickly, I completed the tests within the first week of the applications opening and achieved Excelling and Refining (for WBS and case study respectively). I haven’t even received an update about passing the tests which is disappointing… congratulations to everyone who’s heard back and are receiving AC invites though!

Reply 382

JSM1

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I'm an idiot should've applied to both GES and GSS at my top 2 given I have a degree in maths and econ and even a masters in econ but what do I do, I apply for the most competitive one

Reply 383

Hot2trot

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Does anyone know what percentage of people who do the online tests get invited on to the AC ???

Reply 384

ajehduwwbnx

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Original post

by YourdadsellAvon

Did the online tests a few days after the deadline for applications.
Got Exceling and Refining.
As my schemes didn't require additional questions I've been invited to an AC on the 18th November.
My friend got a 'congratulations you've passed the tests' - something along those lines. I'm assuming those who have received that will be invited shortly?
If you haven't got any notifications I would be a bit worried.

Stop the cap. ACs are from December to February 😭😭😭😭

Reply 385

purple-coffee

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Just had a rejection email, got refining in wbs and developing in case study, nevermind!

Reply 386

username7820644

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When did you had your wbs and cs tests?

(edited 2 months ago)

Reply 387

Dhruv_sh5

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by Ilovelovelegends

Hey guys,
Looks like rejections are getting sent out as well, just saw someone on reddit say they were unsuccessful...
is this the case for anyone else as well?

Where did you see that? Haven't seen anybody say that from my end

Reply 388

Izblob

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by raheemab

I wish I could hear back quickly, I completed the tests within the first week of the applications opening and achieved Excelling and Refining (for WBS and case study respectively). I haven’t even received an update about passing the tests which is disappointing… congratulations to everyone who’s heard back and are receiving AC invites though!

Same 😕

Reply 389

Abebis

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I’ve not heard anything back yet. Status is still the same from when I completed the tests 😬

Reply 390

Fozrojaa

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by purple-coffee

Just had a rejection email, got refining in wbs and developing in case study, nevermind!

I've got the same but no rejection yet 🤣

Reply 391

username7820644

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Hey there, do you receive email or your application status updated in your CS a/c.

Reply 392

SunriseSummer

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by shubha45

Anyone doing science and technology heard anything?

Yeah AC booked

Reply 393

andredre

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by Mwhelan136

I’ve just filled in my additional questions. Finance and commercial didn’t require them, but operational research did.

What did the additional questions require, like in general was there motivation questions or simply seeking documents to confirm eligibility? Thanks if you can share!

Reply 394

Mwhelan136

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by andredre

What did the additional questions require, like in general was there motivation questions or simply seeking documents to confirm eligibility? Thanks if you can share!

Basically 4 behavioural questions about teamwork and stuff. They tell you exactly what to put in them and give like a week to do it

Reply 395

andredre

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by Mwhelan136

Basically 4 behavioural questions about teamwork and stuff. They tell you exactly what to put in them and give like a week to do it

Thank you that helps, I guess I'll have to prepare for if I get a response I got Excelling and Refining but I applied for DDE, GES and GSS which are quite competitive so idk

Reply 396

dnl-smth

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Is anyone receiving their results now still progressing onto the next stage? I haven't heard anything yet, and I'm coming to the conclusion that those who are progressing received their results first, and because I still haven't heard anything it's probably not a pass.

The other possibility in my mind is that I didn't get my first choice stream but might have better luck with the other two. My Masters is in Security and IR so I picked Diplomacy and Development as my first choice, but I know that Diplo is brutally selective.

Reply 397

india49

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Does anyone know how what percentage of people get through to the assessment centre? or what the success rate of the assessment centre is?

Reply 398

Mbirdie

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Alright so the rejection emails are starting to go out. As a double refining guy who picked the two Diplomatic Schemes and GES, I have no idea where this leaves me. At least I haven't received one yet

Reply 399

jidapha

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by Mbirdie

Alright so the rejection emails are starting to go out. As a double refining guy who picked the two Diplomatic Schemes and GES, I have no idea where this leaves me. At least I haven't received one yet

I also have a double refining. I haven't heard anything back yet, but the wait is not good for me.

Goodluck everyone!

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