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Career and promotion

Plan the next role with the grade in view.

See the route. Build the evidence.

Compare grades, explore professions and departments and prepare for internal promotion or a new Civil Service career.

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Grades ExplainedCompare AA and AO through EO, HEO, SEO, Grade 7 and Grade 6.
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Promotion GuidesIdentify the evidence gap between your current role and the next grade.
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ProfessionsExplore role families and the specialist routes within the Civil Service.
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DepartmentsUnderstand how work and recruitment can differ across organisations.
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01Start with the vacancy
02Work from genuine evidence
03Prepare only what is assessed
04Keep every stage connected

Everything in one place

Choose the part you need now.

Each part of the platform has one job and a clear next action.

Grades Explained

Compare AA and AO through EO, HEO, SEO, Grade 7 and Grade 6.

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Promotion Guides

Identify the evidence gap between your current role and the next grade.

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Professions

Explore role families and the specialist routes within the Civil Service.

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Departments

Understand how work and recruitment can differ across organisations.

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Recruitment Schemes

Prepare for structured routes including apprenticeships and graduate entry.

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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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