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PSNI Recruitment - Stage 2 - The Assessment Centre

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  • Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    ccfckyle wrote: »
    Ah, that's not the news I wanted to hear.

    Bear in mind that the pass was 60 in C2 but is lower this time so you still have a good chance.


  • Registered Users Posts: 28 ccfckyle


    Bear in mind that the pass was 60 in C2 but is lower this time so you still have a good chance.

    Comforting words, thanks. Just have to hope for the best.


  • Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭SamC321


    TheCub wrote: »
    Already in..lol
    Excellent!
    I'll thank you on behalf of the rest of us lol


  • Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭iamveryhopeful


    Psni26 wrote: »
    I got very low 60 1405 campaign still haven't heard anything year and a half on! I think 1405 is finishing up soon too! :(

    I cant have scored much better and I am through all stages. this is very strange indeed.

    have you tried contacting psni recruitment?


  • Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    The emotions behind this really are madness aren't they? Like I said earlier I should be delighted with a pass, but when you've got an A*, two A's and 2 B's to score an E on one of the role plays and not even the last one which was clearly the hardes really is wrecking my mind.

    I've replayed the role play over in my head a million times in work already.

    I did this in campaign 1, very strange!


  • Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭ZeGerman


    I cant have scored much better and I am through all stages. this is very strange indeed.

    have you tried contacting psni recruitment?

    I'm in the same boat from 1405, probably sending out the dear John's at the end of the month I would imagine.


  • Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭Drummer64


    swl33t wrote: »
    I did this in campaign 1, very strange!

    I'm same boat the one I thought I did well in I did aweful and everything else was A's basically, now worried I won't get in cause just scraped a B. :(

    Did everyone hear back? Is it over yet? Lol


  • Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Columbo1234


    Aghhh what a day. Scored 52.5% but had felt it went quite bad on the day so not to diassappinted as prepared myself. Was my first AC and was definitely a good learning experience. Congrats to all who passed and good luck with the rest of the process. Looking forward to future campaigns I was wondering if everyone who has past the 1509 IST has to do another IST for the next campaign? or do they go straight to the new campaigns AC? I know this may sound stupid but my friend told me this was true but I highly doubt it. Thanks for any help. Keep er lit 👍


  • Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Drummer64 wrote: »
    I'm same boat the one I thought I did well in I did aweful and everything else was A's basically, now worried I won't get in cause just scraped a B. :(

    Did everyone hear back? Is it over yet? Lol

    I'm a low B aswell, I don't think we have anything to worry about, there is obviously a reason they knocked the pass mark down, either not enough scored over 60 or they anticipate having the funds for more intakes but who knows.

    I'm remaining optimistic.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Chez123


    Does anyone know what happens next then? Will the Psni email us or send a letter?


  • Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭Drummer64


    I'm a low B aswell, I don't think we have anything to worry about

    I'm remaining optimistic.

    Thanks :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    Aghhh what a day. Scored 52.5% but had felt it went quite bad on the day so not to diassappinted as prepared myself. Was my first AC and was definitely a good learning experience. Congrats to all who passed and good luck with the rest of the process. Looking forward to future campaigns I was wondering if everyone who has past the 1509 IST has to do another IST for the next campaign? or do they go straight to the new campaigns AC? I know this may sound stupid but my friend told me this was true but I highly doubt it. Thanks for any help. Keep er lit ðŸ‘

    Sorry to hear you missed it by a few marks. Pretty good for your first AC.

    Unfortunately when you reapply you're back to the start with everyone else. Although you now have that valuable experience :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Redboy12345


    I recall the IST mark was lowered as well? I think it's safe to say that scoring has been lower this time around going by the two lowered pass marks?

    As to what happens now? (Sorry first timer) do they process all remaining candidates from C2? Before starting with PCA for 15090?


    I'm a low B aswell, I don't think we have anything to worry about, there is obviously a reason they knocked the pass mark down, either not enough scored over 60 or they anticipate having the funds for more intakes but who knows.

    I'm remaining optimistic.


  • Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    I recall the IST mark was lowered as well? I think it's safe to say that scoring has been lower this time around going by the two lowered pass marks?

    As to what happens now? (Sorry first timer) do they process all remaining candidates from C2? Before starting with PCA for 15090?

    No idea what they plan on doing, rumours seem to be that there may be another set of calls from C2 which could be the last.

    It is entirely up to the PSNI how they proceed (pretty sure they run merit lists for one financial year, April to April). I think they can carry on with C2 until that merit list is exhausted if they choose, but they didn't in C1 which left a some candidates to receive Dear John letters.

    If they do close C2 now or after the next set of calls they will issue invitations to (usually) the highest scorers first, but that could be at anytime depends on how soon they want the first squad in and probably depends on if they want more squads this year as it seems to run on a 5 week separation between squad intakes.

    As I only took part in the entire process in C1 what I'm saying maybe a little outdated but I'm sure someone from C2 could give more up to date info and amend anything I have said that is wrong.

    It's basically just sit tight until the PSNI get in contact which is usually in letter form for either PCA or Vetting first.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭Sydnor87


    Passed with a Grade B :D

    Not too high of a score but considering the pass mark was lowered I'm happy enough. Funnily, the part of the AC I thought was going to sink me turned out to be the one I scored highest in.

    Still reeling a bit, was not expecting to progress but I'm so chuffed.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭The Rookie


    Itwasntme88


    I am so bummed you didn't get it.


    To everyone that passed. Congrats. Go get drunk.
    To those that didn't, commiserations. Go get drunk.

    Think I need a few beers mine was that bad!
    Congrats to all those who have passed today....to the others like myself see you next time round! :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭Psni26


    Yea I received a 2 letters during this time that I would still be in the pool, but each campaign does have an expiry date sometime soon I'd say, I haven't heard anything because they haven't worked there way down to my score yet. I think the this campaign finishes next month so Iv already scrapped it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 972 ✭✭✭Goonerdee


    I have my PCA for 1405 next month, would rather they leave it if I wasnt going to get through all the stages than getting my hopes up.


  • Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭Delilahbeau


    Goonerdee wrote:
    I have my PCA for 1405 next month, would rather they leave it if I wasnt going to get through all the stages than getting my hopes up.

    Good luck buddy!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 365 ✭✭wannabe2010


    Sup folks! I'm back! For anyone who may remember me.

    I just missed an A* in the AC so I'm over the moon atm! How's it goin for everyone? When can we expect to do PCA?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Redboy12345


    Sup folks! I'm back! For anyone who may remember me.

    I just missed an A* in the AC so I'm over the moon atm! How's it goin for everyone? When can we expect to do PCA?

    This might be of help.
    No idea what they plan on doing, rumours seem to be that there may be another set of calls from C2 which could be the last.

    It is entirely up to the PSNI how they proceed (pretty sure they run merit lists for one financial year, April to April). I think they can carry on with C2 until that merit list is exhausted if they choose, but they didn't in C1 which left a some candidates to receive Dear John letters.

    If they do close C2 now or after the next set of calls they will issue invitations to (usually) the highest scorers first, but that could be at anytime depends on how soon they want the first squad in and probably depends on if they want more squads this year as it seems to run on a 5 week separation between squad intakes.

    As I only took part in the entire process in C1 what I'm saying maybe a little outdated but I'm sure someone from C2 could give more up to date info and amend anything I have said that is wrong.

    It's basically just sit tight until the PSNI get in contact which is usually in letter form for either PCA or Vetting first.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    Hi guys quick question.
    I passed the assessment centre with an incredibly low score (first time applicant) and I fully understand that my application will probably receive no further consideration as a result.
    My question is do the psni send all those who have passed the AC vetting forms or do they only contact the higher scorers in their order of merit with the vetting forms?


  • Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭Psni26


    Only the scores on merit of order buddy!


  • Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭Delilahbeau


    MrBlack93 wrote:
    Hi guys quick question. I passed the assessment centre with an incredibly low score (first time applicant) and I fully understand that my application will probably receive no further consideration as a result. My question is do the psni send all those who have passed the AC vetting forms or do they only contact the higher scorers in their order of merit with the vetting forms?


    Hi Mrblack.

    I've just been offered a place in GV as part of C2. In our campaign, vetting forms and access to online learning were done in groups, staggered throughout the year. My guess is that this will be mirrored in this campaign. If you have a low score. Don't really be expecting anything for a few months, as they tend to advance the applicant in merit order. (this is not to say however that you should give up hope - I was offered a place in GV almost two years after my application)


  • Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    MrBlack93 wrote: »
    Hi guys quick question.
    I passed the assessment centre with an incredibly low score (first time applicant) and I fully understand that my application will probably receive no further consideration as a result.
    My question is do the psni send all those who have passed the AC vetting forms or do they only contact the higher scorers in their order of merit with the vetting forms?

    Don't discount yourself from the process yet.

    From thousands of applicants you have literally just been told you have met or exceeded the score necessary to be considered for appointment, that's an achievement in itself.

    It may take a while to get to your score, it may not, only recently some more folks in C2 have been offered a position and that's after 2 years or so.

    Take it as a positive, so long as the funding is there and you pass anything the PSNI set you, there is a good chance you could be called upon, they wouldn't have adjusted the pass mark if they didn't need to extend the grade range of potential recruits.

    Just carry on with life, train for the PCA and when the time comes you'll be prepared.

    Goodluck, just hang in there and think positive.


  • Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Hi Mrblack.

    I've just been offered a place in GV as part of C2. In our campaign, vetting forms and access to online learning were done in groups, staggered throughout the year. My guess is that this will be mirrored in this campaign. If you have a low score. Don't really be expecting anything for a few months, as they tend to advance the applicant in merit order. (this is not to say however that you should give up hope - I was offered a place in GV almost two years after my application)

    Haha took me so long to write my reply you got there before me.


  • Registered Users Posts: 28 ccfckyle


    Don't discount yourself from the process yet.

    From thousands of applicants you have literally just been told you have met or exceeded the score necessary to be considered for appointment, that's an achievement in itself.

    It may take a while to get to your score, it may not, only recently some more folks in C2 have been offered a position and that's after 2 years or so.

    Take it as a positive, so long as the funding is there and you pass anything the PSNI set you, there is a good chance you could be called upon, they wouldn't have adjusted the pass mark if they didn't need to extend the grade range of potential recruits.

    Just carry on with life, train for the PCA and when the time comes you'll be prepared.

    Goodluck, just hang in there and think positive.

    This makes me feel more positive, I got low 60s (also first time applicant) and was worried it wouldn't be enough. I'll just continue as normal until told otherwise.
    Should I apply for the next campaign anyway just in case do you reckon?


  • Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    ccfckyle wrote: »
    This makes me feel more positive, I got low 60s (also first time applicant) and was worried it wouldn't be enough. I'll just continue as normal until told otherwise.
    Should I apply for the next campaign anyway just in case do you reckon?

    Yeah, I'm the same with a low 60 score, if there is another campaign I'll be applying, better to cover ourselves if we don't make it this time.


  • Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭Delilahbeau


    ccfckyle wrote: »
    This makes me feel more positive, I got low 60s (also first time applicant) and was worried it wouldn't be enough. I'll just continue as normal until told otherwise.
    Should I apply for the next campaign anyway just in case do you reckon?

    I applied for C3 and passed the AC. How i have glorious task of emailing them to withdraw me because I've been offered a place. If anything, apply so you can do that. The feeling is brilliant.


  • Registered Users Posts: 28 ccfckyle


    I applied for C3 and passed the AC. How i have glorious task of emailing them to withdraw me because I've been offered a place. If anything, apply so you can do that. The feeling is brilliant.

    Well done and good luck.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 12 newfoundglory


    Hi I passed the AC yesterday with low 70s so I'm assuming I'll be quite high up on the list for the PCA. Does anyone have any idea of what the time frame could be? And also, are you able to change your PCA date? I have a holiday booked in the summer and I'm panicking now my PCA will be when I'm away.. Any guidance is appreciated as this is my first time going through this process! :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭Delilahbeau


    Hi I passed the AC yesterday with low 70s so I'm assuming I'll be quite high up on the list for the PCA. Does anyone have any idea of what the time frame could be? And also, are you able to change your PCA date? I have a holiday booked in the summer and I'm panicking now my PCA will be when I'm away.. Any guidance is appreciated as this is my first time going through this process! :)


    If you look through the posts since yesterday, you'll see a few people asked the same thing as you.
    Time frame: No one can tell - from the boards a low 70's score puts you at the higher end of middle, there seems to be quite a lot of high scorers on here.

    As for changing your appointment: only in special circumstances are they likely to do this. For a holiday, them granting you another appointment is unlikely. If you really need to change it, let them know as soon as you get your appointment, and they may be able to help you...

    HOWEVER - you will not be able to change this again, nor will you have any influence over what date they choose. You really are best sticking with the date they give you.

    As it stands, the top scoring squad are unlikely to be admitted before the Autumn (the PSNI are notorious for dragging the recruitment process out)


  • Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭Bunsen1burner


    Realistically with a score of mid 60s is there any chance of progressing through?


  • Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭Drummer64


    Realistically with a score of mid 60s is there any chance of progressing through?

    God I hope so because I'm lower than you and want this so dam bad lol


  • Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭Delilahbeau


    I dont see why not - it may just take a while. I'm due to start in May with a score of 65.5.

    Anything goes my friend. Anything goes.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 38 resp5


    Bunsen don't worry too much about it. I'm currently serving elsewhere in the UK and from experience recruits arent always selected from the merit list top to bottom. People withdraw, fail fitness tests, fail vetting, can't make appointments, personal issues etc.

    I could keep going but I'm sure you get my point. I'm in the 1509 process too, got in the A* band but that dosnt mean I'm guaranteed a place either.

    Basically don't worry about, you'll just go mad thinking and waiting for phone calls.

    Just keep training and keep your nose clean so you fly through the other stages when you get to them!


  • Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭Bunsen1burner


    Thanks guys! Best to just knuckle down with the fitness and stay positive!!!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭Bunsen1burner


    Drummer64 wrote: »
    God I hope so because I'm lower than you and want this so dam bad lol

    If we make it Drummer we may be in GV together with our scores!!!!!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭Drummer64


    If we make it Drummer we may be in GV together with our scores!!!!!!

    No ifs I will see you there!!! :D


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  • Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭Bunsen1burner


    Drummer64 wrote: »
    No ifs I will see you there!!! :D

    I love it when a plan comes together!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭Sydnor87


    For those worrying whether a score in the low 60's will be good enough I think it will, assuming the PSNI recruits similar numbers to the last campaign.

    My friend is starting GV at the end of this month and got a score of 63. I'd imagine a similar score this time round will mean you're comparatively higher up the merit list if you take into account they dropped the pass mark by 5% for this campaign.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Right folks, anyone in low 60's definitely shouldn't worry!!!! In the past 2 campaigns theyve taken candidate with these scores so no panicking ESPECIALLY since they've lowered the overall pass mark.

    The way I see it is that there's 2 possibilities for the lower pass mark

    1 They didn't have as many candidates pass the previous 60% pass mark and had to lower the current pass mark to get a big enough merit pool to work from or

    2 They will take more candidates this C3 and need a bigger merit pool.

    Anyone with a score lower than 60% all I can say is don't panic but
    A, don't put all your eggs in 1 basket,
    B, get your finances in order (if they're not they will ask for further vetting to be done and possibly a meeting which will further slow your progress),
    C, when you get the vetting papers fill them out as much as you can for the same reasons as B
    D, get fit!!! Seriously! I can't stress this enough, you want to pass this first time round and avoid having to wait to repeat. You honestly CAN NOT BE TOO FIT for the PCA!!!
    E, most importantly, have patience and faith! You're probably in for a long old wait, I'm starting soon but it was May 2014 when I applied, almost 2 years from application to my start date!!! If it's for you, it won't pass you.

    Good luck xx


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    Thank you Mop for saying what needed to be said.

    If anyone is concerned with a low 60 or a high 50 score think about those who missed out by a couple of points. Last campaign I missed out by 1% so I'm just happy to still be here :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Lol you should know by now Homer I'll say what needs to be said.

    I'm starting in Hotel GV soon so I'll not be on here just as much but if anyone needs anything drop me a PM and I'll get back to you ASAP.

    REMEMBER patience is a virtue and you'll definitely need it for PSNI recruitment. I came so close a few times to getting in in C1 but it didn't happen, I was totally crushed but in hindsight it would have been a nightmare where my family and kids are concerned. I know for sure that it wasn't meant for me in C1 so it's easy for my to say this now and totally believe it, if it's for you it won't pass you! If you don't make it this time, chin up and try again x


  • Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭Bunsen1burner


    Thankyou Mop, you are a fountain of knowledge!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 12 newfoundglory


    If you look through the posts since yesterday, you'll see a few people asked the same thing as you.
    Time frame: No one can tell - from the boards a low 70's score puts you at the higher end of middle, there seems to be quite a lot of high scorers on here.

    As for changing your appointment: only in special circumstances are they likely to do this. For a holiday, them granting you another appointment is unlikely. If you really need to change it, let them know as soon as you get your appointment, and they may be able to help you...

    HOWEVER - you will not be able to change this again, nor will you have any influence over what date they choose. You really are best sticking with the date they give you.

    As it stands, the top scoring squad are unlikely to be admitted before the Autumn (the PSNI are notorious for dragging the recruitment process out)

    Thanks for your response :) I'd imagine I'd be safe enough going away for two weeks in June.. I hope lol


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Thanks for your response :) I'd imagine I'd be safe enough going away for two weeks in June.. I hope lol

    Just to be on the safe side I'd have someone checking your mail while you're away. Last thing you want is vetting papers landing the day you leave and not getting them returned within the the 2 week deadline. You just never know where you are on the merit list and when you'll get them!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ChiefWiggum.


    Hi all, been lurking for a while now , however this is my fist post ! I passed the AC with a score in the high 70's after a few years of trying , for those who did not pass keep trying and you will get there ! Is it normally a few weeks before candidates will receive any further information after the AC result for invites to the next stages ? Thanks


  • Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭Delilahbeau


    Hi all, been lurking for a while now , however this is my fist post ! I passed the AC with a score in the high 70's after a few years of trying , for those who did not pass keep trying and you will get there ! Is it normally a few weeks before candidates will receive any further information after the AC result for invites to the next stages ? Thanks


    Congrats buddy!!

    Yeah, now, the details of everyone that has passed are transferred from deloitte to the psni, and they take it from here. In my experience, the recruitment department are very much on top of things, but remembering they have approx 800_900 people to process through the next 5 stages, it takes time.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Chief Wiggum?!? Love it lol!!!!

    Honestly depends on how many scored above you and unfortunately there's no way of knowing unless you submit a FOI request. I was low 70's in C1 and I think I was the 2nd batch of vetting papers. Not sure about C2 with all the financial nonsense and the on again off again letters lol!!

    Usually the way it works is the first batch get vetting papers to be returned within 2weeks and they'll get an invite to the PCA around that time too. You usually have 6-8 weeks notice about this and generally everything progressed every 5 weeks after that ie PCA, 5 weeks then medical, 5 weeks hopefully a phone call, then 5 weeks until start date.

    Please keep in mind that vetting has held up AN AWFUL LOT OF PEOPLE IN C2. Please be as honest and detailed as possible and hopefully that will help you along. My vetting in C1 took over 6 months!!!!


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