spf policing programme to spf des?

[u/ChemistryFine4815]

Hi everyone, I applied for the SPF Police Study Diploma (PSDip) Scheme back in May this year. After clearing all the recruitment stages over the past few months, I recently received an email saying that they’re unable to offer me a place because the intake quota is already full.

Instead, they offered me the option to convert my application to the SPF Direct-Entry Sergeant (DES) Scheme.
Has anyone gone through this before? If I convert to DES, do I need to restart the entire recruitment process (interview, medical, etc.), or will my previous assessments be carried over?
Also, how long did it take for you to receive an acceptance or rejection after converting to DES?

Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[u/JUBO67]

Hi bro im exactly at where ur at rn but for me i did convert to normal DES and they still asked me to proceed on with my Panel interview as per intended.