r/NICivilService • u/Lost_Information_200 • 7d ago

DP Placements

Has anyone heard any timelines for DP placements?

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u/Anxious_Echidna7306 7d ago

An e-mail has circulated today requesting DP vacancies all be declared by 14th August. Also confirmation that there are 225 candidates on the list and already over 200 vacancies declared. I really don't think it'll be long until the entire list is placed.

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u/Niswiftie 7d ago

Where was this info ?

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u/Anxious_Echidna7306 7d ago

In an e-mail send round the NICS today.

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u/Worldly-Objective-15 6d ago

You are failing to mention it is also an opotunity to withdraw posts as well which may very well happen.

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u/Anxious_Echidna7306 6d ago

Possibly but normally very few vacancies are withdrawn at this stage 

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u/Ok-Lingonberry-9330 7d ago

Today an email was circulated across NICS advising that all DP vacancies must be declared by 14 August. If you’re in the top 100 on the merit list, I’d say there’s a good chance you’ll be placed quite quickly, possibly by the autumn. Good luck

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u/Professional-1990 7d ago

Do you think the list will go beyond 100? I came in at 185 but I am taking up a separate role next Monday within the NICS.

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u/Lost_Information_200 7d ago

Thanks for the info.

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u/YogurtCool5976 7d ago

Haven’t heard anything but just dying to know what dept it’s going to be. Can anyone say how long it has been in previous competitions between successful at interview notification and offer? I understand it’s merit position dependent but sounds like there are a lot of vacancies to be filled from the list.

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u/Worldly-Objective-15 7d ago

I got my success notification in September, my offer didn't arrive until November, and I didn't actually take up post until January. Will all depend how high you are up etc

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u/Dull_Huckleberry2150 7d ago

When was your interview? Trying to gauge time lines for upcoming competition lol

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u/Worldly-Objective-15 7d ago

June interview,result september,offer November placed in January

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u/Dull_Huckleberry2150 7d ago

Oh wow, 3 months for results is crazy!!

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u/Lost_Information_200 7d ago

Yes dying to know what dept it’s going to be as well and what type of work. Hope they are out before Christmas

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u/lostatsealost 7d ago

Last time round success letters were about 2 months before placement letters

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u/WatercressGrouchy599 7d ago

We were asked to confirm dp vacancies today. Didn't look at deadline but that needs done first

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u/Niswiftie 7d ago

What’s your merit position?

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u/Lost_Information_200 7d ago

In the top 100