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Free Civil Service test practice

Learn the format through an original short set.

A useful first set.

Get one combined numerical, verbal and judgement set for your grade, with worked feedback. Sign in free to start; further attempts and specialist practice require the Competition Pass.

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One free practice set

A short taster. Then choose whether to go further.

Your free set contains five numerical questions, five verbal questions and two judgement scenarios for one grade. Each answer includes worked feedback. You get one set per account, with no new free sets or retries after completion.

These are independent practice questions. This short fixed set does not predict your official test score.

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Your account remembers your allowance across devices. You can resume an unfinished set. More questions and specialist practice require the Competition Pass.

A focused route

From first look to ready.

Keep the preparation connected to the role and the stage in front of you.

1

Choose your grade

Sign in and select the grade for your one free set.

2

Complete your set

Answer five numerical, five verbal and two judgement questions.

3

Choose your next step

Review your feedback. Further practice requires the Competition Pass.

Common questions

What candidates ask next.

Use the live vacancy and official campaign information as the final source for your application.

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Is PublicServicePathway part of the Civil Service?+

No. It is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the UK Government or Civil Service.

Does every vacancy assess the same things?+

No. Each advert names the elements, tests and requirements used for that recruitment campaign.

Can I use examples from outside the Civil Service?+

Yes. The important question is whether the example gives clear evidence for the requirement and grade.

Your next useful step

Prepare for what this role actually assesses.

Start with the vacancy, then build only the evidence and practice you need.

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