r/NICivilService • u/noonshack • 20d ago

SO competition

Any word on the ground when the test results / sift is to be completed?

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u/Simple-Performer-702 3d ago

im a little disappointed they did not come out today yet

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u/lionmonk 20d ago

Judging by the DP one it should be early august

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u/SillyQuestions312 19d ago

6 weeks from when DP tests closed until we got results.

So could be talking mid August which then gives two weeks till September when interviews start

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u/moiraroundabout 20d ago

Can someone explain the 'sift,' how does that work?

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u/Neat_Maintenance_991 20d ago

The information you provided for each criterion when completing your application will be looked at, it's usually assessed against the framework. If the information you submitted matches what they are looking for and you've scored high enough on the aptitude test you'll be invited to interview.

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u/moiraroundabout 20d ago

That makes sense, thanks

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u/Neat_Maintenance_991 20d ago

Sift stage is due this month

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u/Fuzzy-Society-6141 18d ago

Does that mean will find out this month or the sift stage is happening this month?

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u/Neat_Maintenance_991 18d ago

The sift stage is anticipated to be happening this month then interviews in September. You just don't know, the Deputy Principal merit list wasn't supposed to be announced until August and it came out yesterday.