The Civil Service says it will scrap Success Profiles for a new model that emphasises skills and expertise. What was announced, what official pages still say today, and how to apply in the meantime.

Civil Service Success Profiles Are Being Scrapped: What Changes Now

How applications for UK Civil Service jobs are assessed. The official guidance on GOV.UK and Civil Service Careers says the Civil Service recruits using Success Profiles, made up of five elements: behaviours, strengths, ability, experience and technical. Not every element applies to every role, and the job advert states which elements will be assessed and how. Depending on the role, candidates may be asked to complete an application form with examples of the behaviours named in the advert, provide a CV and supporting statement, take online tests, attend an assessment centre or an interview. In July 2026 the Cabinet Secretary announced, as reported by Civil Service World and PoliticsHome, that Success Profiles will be replaced by a new model that emphasises skills and expertise; the details had not been published when this record was created.

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The Judgement Test, on its own rating scale

Practise the Civil Service Judgement Test in its real answer format: 12 scenarios, 48 actions to rate as Counterproductive, Ineffective, Fairly Effective or Effective, with a reason for every rating.

12 original workplace scenarios to rate on the Judgement Test's own four-point scale, three for each of four Civil Service behaviours, with a reason for every rating. Interactive, on the page. Independent practice material, not an official answer key.