Civil Service Exam Syllabuses

The Air Traffic Skills Assessment used by the FAA to select entry-level air traffic controller trainees.

The multiple-aptitude test used by all U.S. military branches to determine enlistment eligibility and job placement.

The merit-based federal hiring system run by the Office of Personnel Management through which most U.S. government jobs are filled and assessed.

The multi-phase written and assessment testing process for applicants seeking to become FBI Special Agents.

The day-long oral assessment candidates take after passing the FSOT and QEP to qualify as Foreign Service Officers.

The written entrance exam administered by the U.S. Department of State for those seeking to become Foreign Service Officers (diplomats).

The U.S. Secret Service Special Agent entrance process, including the SSF (Special Agent) test and Applicant Physical Abilities Test.

A standardized police entrance exam measuring math, reading, grammar, and writing skills for law enforcement applicants.

The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test used to select candidates for U.S. Air Force and Space Force officer commissioning and aircrew training.

State and municipal civil service examinations (e.g., New York State, California, NYC) used to create eligibility lists for government clerical and administrative jobs.

A widely used entry-level written exam screening candidates for municipal and state police officer positions.

The college-based program and selection process that commissions students as U.S. military officers upon graduation.

The X-ray image interpretation and English skills test required of applicants for TSA Transportation Security Officer jobs.

The entrance assessment administered by CBP to screen applicants for U.S. Border Patrol Agent positions.

Entrance testing and training pipeline through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers for various federal officer roles.

The Virtual Entry Assessment battery (formerly Exam 473) used to hire U.S. Postal Service mail carriers, clerks, and handlers.

Competitive multi-stage selection process for the Civil Service Fast Stream graduate leadership development programme.

Situational judgement test measuring how candidates respond to realistic workplace scenarios aligned to the Civil Service Success Profiles.

Online numerical reasoning test used in UK Civil Service applications to assess interpretation of data, tables and charts under timed conditions.

Online verbal reasoning assessment used in the UK Civil Service recruitment process to evaluate ability to interpret written information and draw logical conclusions.

Online test assessing candidate strengths and preferences against the requirements of Civil Service roles during recruitment.

Selection process for entry into the UK Diplomatic Service and Foreign Office careers, including the Diplomatic and Development Fast Stream.

Selection process for economists entering the Government Economic Service, including economics technical interviews and assessment exercises.

Specialist recruitment and assessment for analysts joining the Government Operational Research Service across UK government departments.

Recruitment and competency assessment for statisticians joining the Government Statistical Service across UK departments.