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Key Facts: Civil Service Judgement Test Exam
2 sections
Self-assessment plus scenarios
GOV.UK CSJT guidance
9 behaviours
Success Profiles Behaviours assessed
GOV.UK Success Profiles
3 scenarios
Per behaviour, 4 actions each
GOV.UK CSJT guidance
4-point scale
Counterproductive to Effective
GOV.UK CSJT guidance
~1 hour
Recommended time (not strictly timed)
GOV.UK CSJT guidance
Free
No test fee
Civil Service Jobs
The Civil Service Judgement Test (CSJT) is the UK Civil Service's free online situational judgement test. It has two sections: a self-assessment of typical behaviour, and a scenario section with three scenarios per behaviour (four actions each) rated from Counterproductive to Effective. It assesses the nine Success Profiles Behaviours, is not strictly timed (allow about an hour), and needs no prior knowledge.
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1In the Civil Service Judgement Test (CSJT), the scenario section asks you to rate four possible actions for each work situation. Which rating scale is used?
2The CSJT is built around the Civil Service Success Profiles. Which element of the Success Profiles framework does the CSJT specifically assess?
3How many scenarios are presented for each behaviour being assessed in the CSJT scenario section?
4Some CSJT behaviours are presented as short videos rather than text. What is the best way to approach a video-based scenario?
5Four core values run through the Civil Service and underpin good CSJT responses. Which set correctly lists them?
6The CSJT has two sections. Besides the scenario section, what does the other section ask you to do?
7Is the CSJT strictly time-limited, and roughly how long should you allow?
8In the CSJT scenario section, how should you rate the four possible actions for each workplace situation?
9When judging CSJT actions, high-scoring responses generally do what?
10The Civil Service Behaviour 'Seeing the Big Picture' is best described as:
About the Civil Service Judgement Test Exam
The Civil Service Judgement Test (CSJT) is an online situational judgement test used in UK Civil Service recruitment to measure your judgement and decision-making against the Success Profiles Behaviours. It has two sections: a self-assessment of your typical behaviour and preferences at work, rated on an agreement scale, and a scenario section presenting text- and video-based work situations where you rate four possible actions on a scale from Counterproductive to Effective. Each behaviour assessed is covered by three scenarios, and the behaviours chosen depend on the role and grade. The test requires no prior knowledge and is completed remotely as part of a free Civil Service Jobs application; at senior grades the scenario format shifts to choosing the most and least likely actions.
Exam sponsor: Civil Service HR / Government Recruitment Service, delivered online via Civil Service Jobs. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Not strictly timed; allow at least 1 hour (about 2-4 minutes per scenario)
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark; benchmark set per role and campaign
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. The Civil Service does not publish a single first-time pass-rate percentage for the CSJT; benchmarks are set per role and campaign. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
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Scenario Section (Behaviours)
Text and video work scenarios assessing the nine Success Profiles Behaviours; rate four actions per scenario from Counterproductive to Effective (most/least likely at senior grades).
Self-Assessment (Behaviour Preferences)
Statements about your typical workplace behaviour, motivation and flexibility rated on an agreement scale; answer honestly and consistently.
Civil Service Values
Integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality underpin the highest-scoring answers across every behaviour.
Preparing for the Civil Service Judgement Test Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark; benchmark set per role and campaign
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: Not strictly timed; allow at least 1 hour (about 2-4 minutes per scenario)
- Exam / certification fees: Free (part of the Civil Service Jobs application) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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Civil Service Judgement Test: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Civil Service Judgement Test (CSJT)?
The CSJT is an online situational judgement test used in UK Civil Service recruitment. It measures your judgement and decision-making against the Success Profiles Behaviours through a self-assessment section and a section of text- and video-based work scenarios.
How is the CSJT structured?
It has two sections. The first asks about your typical behaviour and preferences at work on an agreement scale. The second presents work scenarios — three for each behaviour assessed — and asks you to rate four possible actions on an effectiveness scale.
What rating scale does the scenario section use?
At junior grades you rate each action as Counterproductive (makes it worse), Ineffective (does not help), Fairly Effective (of some help), or Effective (helps resolve the situation). At senior grades you instead choose the actions you are most and least likely to do.
Which behaviours does the CSJT assess?
It assesses the nine Civil Service Success Profiles Behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Leadership, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together, Developing Self and Others, Managing a Quality Service, and Delivering at Pace. The behaviours used depend on the role.
Is the CSJT timed, and how long does it take?
The CSJT is generally not strictly timed, but you should allow at least an hour. Most people spend about two to four minutes on each scenario, so working carefully rather than rushing is recommended.
Does the CSJT cost anything?
No. The CSJT is part of the free Civil Service Jobs online application. There is no test fee, and it is taken remotely on your own computer.
Do I need prior knowledge to pass?
No prior knowledge is required. The test measures your judgement and how you would behave in realistic work situations, aligned to the Civil Service Behaviours and values, rather than testing facts you have memorised.
What is the pass mark for the CSJT?
There is no single published pass mark. A benchmark is set for each role and recruitment campaign, and your responses are scored on how well they align with the relevant behaviours and Civil Service values.