Administrative Officer 2021 in the Civil Service.

Wow, they're really flying through the numbers. Being in the 30's OOM I thought I would be called for clearance in the new year, but it's looking like it could be well before then. Only 3 months into my EO role 🤐

Anybody have any idea if there will be an AO competition starting this October?

Your rate of pay is calculated based on what you are currently earning, not on your length of time working in the civil/public service.

What grade are you and what step are you on?

New AO campaign.

Probably worth opening a new thread for this one to save confusion.

Anyone know how many people are in each batch for business and finance AO

Can anyone tell me, for clearance, do they let you choose the jobs you put down on your application when they ask for references? I haven't been long at my current job and wouldn't feel comfortable asking anyone here.

I’ve got a start date for my dept. For mid December. Wondering does anyone know how time off over Christmas works in govt depts? Do they close until new year or will it be likely that I’m working through with the exception of Christmas Eve - Stephens Day.

I know for my CO it was the same I started about a month before they asked for clearance docs I explained my situation and they said it doesn't matter they want current employer references

Christmas Eve is a working day (Not this year though, as Christmas Eve will be a Saturday), though Departments close earlier than normal.

The only days Departments are closed are for public holidays, so Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day and New Year's Day. However, teams within Departments usually try to have an arrangement where everyone can take at least one more day off during the time between Christmas and New Year. However, as you're only starting in mid-December, there probably won't be time for you to book that extra time off. If it's any comfort, that spell between Christmas and New Year is generally very quiet, so you'll have a good chance to learn more about how the Department works.

A few questions on the AO role B&F 2022. Can someone tell me if there is remote work? I am embarrassed to ask this but what is the attire for this kind of role (I come from a job with a uniform so would a suit be over the top every day...)?

The remote work question is significant for me as moving to Dublin is a big deal for me in my current circumstances and wfh for some of the days would make it far more palatable.

They all had to be character based references. All my previous managers had to give them personally and not on behalf of the companies I’ve worked for as I’m sure you know character based references are unusual enough when moving about within the private sector. It was a pain trying to get all the references sorted - a lot of chasing up required on my end.

OOM for B and F panel has reached the late twenties

Hi ! could someone please tell what particular practice tests I can buy and which site, I've never bought tests before so bit worried about right place and category type to bye. I would like to have a try at the new october 22 Panel. Thanks a mil.

Are they still placing people off 2021 panel or is this panel closed now?

I was but it was on hold for a variety of reasons, waiting for HEO campaign results etc.