Temporary Clerical Officer 2025 - Nationwide

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

This competition is open now.

summersun23

I wonder will they come back to applicants b4 Xmas..

dells35

I reckon january

summersun23

RResults out today

Beckett99

Disappointing result. In the 30s, highest OOM I've had in any TCO competition. My county is slow and quiet for these roles. Was 12 last year and didn't get a contract until July so not expecting to get anything this year. Oh well!

Mariahol

I'm through to stage 2 and currently 6 months into a 9 month contract. It says if you have previously completed a TCO contract you may not need to do an interview and to submit an application where they will only look for references. Would my current contract need to have ended already in order to be eligible? Thanks for any advice.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122943485#Comment_122943485

Did you get an OOM? Or just your score? I'm in the same position, with less time left, and I didn't get an OOM, so I'm assuming I count as having completed a contract?

Edit - never mind, I misread it, I did get an OOM.

Mariahol

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122944933#Comment_122944933

Yeah I got an OOM. I emailed asking them just waiting for a reply. Hopefully it counts it would be great not having to sit an interview!

Mariahol

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122944933#Comment_122944933

Just got this email from Public Jobs

Thank you for your email. This option is only available for candidate who have completed a TCO contract within 3 years of 28th November 2024.

 

If you have not completed a contact before that date there is no need to fill out this form.

 

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Right, sounds like it won't count for me then either. I've sent the thing back saying I'd completed a contract so I'll just wait and see what happens. I've only got 2 weeks left on mine which seems a shame to not count.

Mariahol

Yeah that would be a shame with only 2 weeks left. I presume they wont start calling until after Christmas.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

The 2024 panel is closing on Dec 31st, so they're definitely not calling from this new one until sometime in the new year. My office actually appointed some new TCOs to start in January from the old panel, so they definitely won't be calling from the new one straight away.

emptyfishtank

Came in the middle 30s OOM for Louth, anybody have any idea how long Louth normally takes to get through these?

jecca1

Does anyone know off hand if the interview for tco25 is competency or capability based. Tco24 was competency and wasn't too bad at all.

Low 30's for my county.

lashofeye

I got 83 OOM for Kildare ! No idea if good or bad, first time applying!

sue z

What jobs could you get from this and what would be the starting salary?

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122964591#Comment_122964591

The job is Temporary Clerical Officer. That's the only job you can get from it. If you mean what department would you be a Temporary Clerical Officer in, it depends on which departments have offices in your county.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122963854#Comment_122963854

You could email them and ask what number they got to on the 2024 panel, should give you an idea of where you stand.

The other thing with TCO comps is you get a fair few students applying and they're only available over the summer. Even when you're supposed to specify availability, some will put down any time, just in case. So you could be higher up the list if there's positions available earlier or later in the year.

sue z

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122964636#Comment_122964636

Yes I do mean what department. I naturally assume you would be working in the SW office but where else could you be placed? Any idea on salary to start?

Thanks

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Depends on what county you are in, to be honest. Most, if not all counties have DSP offices, but there are other departments around the country too, so you could end up in any of them. Google the Civil Service mobility map and you can see which departments are in your county.

571, before tax, is the starting rate for clerical officer

Murpage

Yes I do mean what department. I naturally assume you would be working in the SW office but where else could you be placed? Any idea on salary to start?

You are likely to be asked shortly to select what town or towns you would work in. You could be in any Government in those towns. The Tco salary is on the information booklet we all received when the job was advertised. You will be on the first point of the scale unless you have previous clerical officer experience.

Murpage

Government department that is 😁.

raymurr6

I’ve never applied for this before. I got 102 and in Co. Sligo have I any hope of being called for interview. I got sent the location preference email today

Pamelabeasley

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123028264#Comment_123028264

you have a good chance, there is a big DSP pensions office where they take on a fair few TCOs particularly during the summer. You will probably have a few months wait though

raymurr6

I must look at my booklet but when do they usually start taking on? Thanks for replying I’m new to this and looking to start a new job and get a foot in the door. I didn’t think I’d have a chance but I’m not like the any of the students I can take it at any stage

seanbrian93

I came 18th in the OOM for Monaghan and got a message asking for my preferred location. How much of a chance do I have?

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

The location preference goes out to everyone, just so you know. 18th sounds pretty good though. Depends on how many offices there are in Monaghan. Google "civil service" mobility map, and you can click on all the departments in any county and it will show how many COs are currently permanently working in them. General rule is the bigger the office the more chance of positions coming up. You could also try emailing PAS and asking what number they got to off last year's panel.

raymurr6

Can I ask from previous years when do they usually start interviewing for the temporary positions? I can’t imagine I’ll be offered one but just want to see

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

If they're doing it the new way they'll only interview when there's vacancies. So it'll differ from location to location.

raymurr6

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123035082#Comment_123035082

Thanks I checked the mobility map for Sligo seems to be a large zone but I’m 102 on OOM don’t think I’ll be likely called for interview

seanbrian93

Ah thanks, yeah I applied in the summer and came 74th and still got the preference email so I know that doesn't meant much. What is PAS if you don't mind me asking?