Civil Service Judgement Test (CSJT) Practice (2026)

Our CSJT PrepPack is designed to give you the tools, practice, and strategies needed to succeed in the rigorous Civil Service recruitment process.

• 3 Full Situational Judgement Practice Tests: Simulate the real CSJT experience with practice tests carefully crafted to replicate the Civil Service Situational Judgement Test section.
• 1 CSJT Personality Questionnaire Simulation: Understand the unique aspects of the CSJT personality questionnaire and how to approach its questions.
• 30 Single-Trait Personality Practice Drills: 30 targeted tests, each focused on one of the key traits assessed by the CSJT.
• Dedicated CSJT & Personality Study Guides: Detailed, section-specific study guides and practical explanations covering the CSJT's structure and content.

Together, these give you Civil Service Judgement Test practice across both halves of the assessment, including full situational judgement simulations for the scenario-based section, and trait-by-trait drills for the personality questionnaire.

The Civil Service Judgement Test (CSJT) is an untimed online situational judgement test used to assess candidates for UK Civil Service positions. It evaluates how well candidates handle workplace situations, helping to determine their suitability for specific roles within the Civil Service.

There are different versions of the CSJT, each tailored to the behaviours required at various Civil Service levels:

• Level 1: Administrative Officer/Assistant (AO/AA)
• Level 2: Executive Officer (EO)
• Level 3: Senior Executive Officer/Higher Executive Officer (SEO/HEO)
• Level 4: Grade 6 and 7
• Level 5: Deputy Director
• Level 6: Director/Director-General

The CSJT consists of two parts, a Situational Judgement Test (SJT) and a Personality Questionnaire. Let's briefly go over each section.

⭐️ Golden Tip: Our CSJT PrepPack offers targeted practice for both the personality and behavioural sections of the test, with worked answers explaining why certain responses are more effective than others.

The Civil Service Judgement Test assesses 9 typical behaviours as defined in the official Behaviours Guide of the UK Civil Service.

These are not official skills like speaking a foreign language or driving a forklift, but rather soft skills or general ways in which a person may contribute to the workplace around them. 

These are the 9 behaviours the CSJT test assesses:

• Behaviour #1 - Seeing the Big Picture: A civil servant should understand not only the specific instructions from their superior but also the broader significance of their work. This enables them to better motivate themselves and others, and to better understand how their work can contribute to the broader goals of their organisation.
• Behaviour #2 - Changing and Improving: Employees should continually strive to improve both their own performance and that of the organisation. This includes the skills required to identify areas for improvement and provide constructive feedback.
• Behaviour #3 - Making Effective Decisions: Civil Service employees are expected to make evidence-based decisions, using their experience and advice to consider alternatives and risks before reaching a well-considered conclusion.
• Behaviour #4 - Leadership: Civil servants should take pride in their work, inspire others to collaborate towards shared goals, and promote diversity, inclusion, and opportunity in the workplace.
• Behaviour #5 - Communicating and Influencing: Employees should communicate their ideas clearly and passionately, while also listening to and understanding others' perspectives.
• Behaviour #6 - Working Together: Employees should collaborate effectively and share resources with people from diverse backgrounds, both within and outside the organisation, to achieve common goals.
• Behaviour #7 - Developing Self and Others: Continuous learning and improvement are key to working in the Civil Service, for your own development, for helping others develop, and for the overall improvement of the organisation.
• Behaviour #8 - Managing a Quality Service: A civil servant is expected to achieve the organisation's service goals professionally and efficiently, while addressing the needs of customers, regardless of their backgrounds.
• Behaviour #9 - Delivering at Pace: This behaviour focuses on meeting deadlines professionally and responsibly, without compromising on quality.

Many candidates assume they don't need to prepare for the CSJT because there are no right or wrong answers. However, preparation is crucial as success in the test depends on how well your responses align with the behaviours and values the Civil Service seeks.

Here are our Civil Service Judgement Test tips:

• Familiarise yourself with CSJT question formats: Practising with realistic simulations helps you become comfortable with the types of scenarios and decision-making processes you’ll encounter.
• Understand Civil Service values: The test assesses how well your responses reflect the core values of the Civil Service, such as integrity, impartiality, and professionalism.
• Demonstrate the right personality traits: Practise answering scenarios in a way that shows you possess the qualities the Civil Service values, like initiative and sound judgement.
• Focus on decision-making: Your choices should be consistent with Civil Service values, showing that you can make informed, principled decisions.
• Stay focused and calm: While the test isn’t timed, consistent practice helps you stay clear-headed and confident in your decision-making.

Our CSJT PrepPack provides realistic practice questions, feedback, and strategies to help you understand the test format, sharpen your decision-making, and demonstrate the behaviours the Civil Service seeks.

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