Key facts
- Deadline
- 5 Nov 2026
- Opened
- 8 Oct 2026
- Programme dates
- September/October 2027 (per third-party guides; official start dates for 2027 not seen)
- Location
- London or East Kilbride, then overseas placement (2026 listing)
- Pay
- Unknown
- Places
- Unknown
- Visa sponsorship
- Unknown
- Leads to
- Civil Service roles (typically Grade 7 on completion)
Five-year Fast Stream scheme with two UK-based years followed by an overseas posting with the FCDO.
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Minimum 2:2 degree, degree apprenticeship or higher, or existing civil servant. British citizenship required (dual nationality acceptable). At least five of the previous ten years resident in the UK; Developed Vetting (DV) clearance required (DV needs 5 of last 10 years in UK incl. a consecutive 12-month period, per a DWP-hosted listing). Fast Stream: status/dates conflict between sources — see notes.
Requirements from the employer's published eligibility, checked Unknown.How to apply
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1Online application choose up to three schemes (per third-party guides)
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2Online tests results expected December 2026 (third-party guide citing official site)
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3Assessment centre details on official site
Previous years
Opened Closed| Cycle | Opened | Closed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 Oct | 6 Nov |