Application Stage
Number of Stages: 2 Stage Process
Stage 1: Application and GSS Online Test
To start your application please complete the CV section and personal statement. Your CV section should cover details of education and professional qualifications, employment history and relevant skills and experience. Please ensure you reflect on the requirements in the person specification, and where you have relevant experience include this.
Your personal statement should be no longer than 1250 words. You should use this space fully to provide evidence for each part of the Person Specification. As the criteria are scored, we would recommend that you give clear examples for each including the impact of your actions and set them out using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Important - Please make sure that you fully complete the qualifications section in the application form. Applications submitted without details of degree studied, grades and credits (including predicted) will be discounted.
Applicants may utilise AI resources in their submissions; ensuring all information provided is factually accurate, truthful, and original, avoiding any form of plagiarism to maintain the authenticity and credibility of the application process.
Once you have submitted your application you will be invited via email to complete the GSS online multiple choice test. This is a timed test and must be completed and submitted by midday on the closing date to be considered for the next stage of the process. You are encouraged to try the test attached to the advert before attempting the real test. Please ensure you inform us ahead of the test if you require any reasonable adjustments to be considered.
Please note: If you are already a member of the GSG, you are exempt from sitting the GSS online test. To prevent your application being rejected please ensure you email your membership number or details to [email protected] as soon as you submit an application to notify us. Once confirmed you will be moved onto the next stage by our recruitment team.
Stage 2 - Interview
Should you be invited to interview, you will be assessed using various assessment techniques aligned to the Civil Service Success Profiles framework, which will include assessment of the Behaviours and GSG Technical Competencies in this advert.
Please note:
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we do not refund travel or subsistence for candidates attending interviews.
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some government departments may require a higher level security check.
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feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Important Dates
Sifting will take place from W/C 24th August 2026
Interviews will be held from 9th-18th September 2026
A reserve list may be held for period of up to 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Candidates should note this is a multi-location campaign and therefore the reserve list is recorded by location in merit order.
- Please note that Individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, usually 3-5 years, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out. Certain government departments and locations including London will require additional security clearance.
Please note if you are applying on a Student/Graduate visa this will need to be valid for at least 18 months at time of application.
GSS recruitment are unable to offer visa sponsorship through our campaigns.
Prior to the assessment process, candidates will be sent an eligibility form to complete and return to us. Further information will be provided at the time.
Applications from candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria as set out in our advert may not be progressed.
Some departments encourage applications from Welsh speakers. If you would like to know more please contact us.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
