Temporary Clerical Officer 2026 - Nationwide

Would probably depend on what county you've chosen.

I rang contacted them yesterday about Kilkenny, they haven't started interviewing. Hoping they get going, I'm in the top 20.

I was going through clearance for that in November and heard no more! I was told by HR in the dept I worked in it was closed. Joke of a set up!

That’s absolutely crazy! I’m going to email them. The CO competition is opening next week too, so fingers crossed. TCO is ok for getting experience but you’ll never get permanent, I’m next on the internal panel.

That's interesting.I know they're changing how they're recruiting, but tco Interviews used to be basically, Are you alive, And not an obvious liar.

You used to be told within a week, how you did.

I've never heard that question before it was always a handful question based on the competencies.

It seems though that they're not changing the speed with which they're recruit.

Haha no that's not what I said, I don't even know what I said other than pinning important emails. My mind seems to turn to mush in interviews. I had rehearsed like 15 different possible questions and only like 3 of those were asked.

The question was also asked in a general sense not necessarily at work. And I don't colour code my personal emails lol that function isn't even available on my email app.

Aww thank you for the encouraging words. Yeah haha I have to keep reminding relatives that getting into the CS isn't like how it was in the 70s/80s…

My first TCO interview was in 2019 and it was one man who basically checked my pulse. Offered a place and, with the exempt from interview within two years thing that they run, have kept in the TCO system since without interview.

I’m next on the panel for an internal comp! But no current permanent positions available. Only a TCO position open.. HR informed me that TCO 2025 was closed, I was going through clearance for it. Crazy 🤣

I got asked, about a time when I improved a process/system, how I organize my emails, a time I learned to use a new digital system/ software? Not sure if that's exactly how it was phrased. A time I went above and beyond with a customer. How I manage a large volume of information and how zi handle sensitive information. Those are the ones I remember.

Good luck, had mine earlier today. No idea how it went but they went through each compentency heading and asked how often i use computers and what types of tech, about work I was proud of, communication styles and when to use them, and when have you displayed resiliience and then when have you gone the extra mile for a team member.

The small questions were based of my answers in original application and then my own experience.

Hi guys my wife interviewed for this in Dublin and was told today that she is successful but they haven't confirmed how many places are available. Just wondering how this works now. Does she have to accept the first offer or will they offer her more than one if she rejects the first?

Just got an email that I have an interview next week but I'm currently a TCO. I thought I wouldn't have to interview again for the same position? Does anyone know has that changed? Someone i work with didn't have to do the interview again

Congrats! There’s no way to know, TCO positions are filled as requirements arise, but at 4th I can’t imagine you’ll be long.

Whereabouts on the OOM were you? Lots of people wondering if they’ll be called any time soon!

I was 4 in Kerry