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Administrative Officer Recruitment

2026 Administrative Officer Specialist Recruitment (Dublin)

The Public Appointments Services has launched a 2026 Graduate Opportunities Administrative Officer Specialist recruitment competition for the Irish Civil Service.

Applications close at 3pm on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

The competition includes four specialist Administrative Officer streams:

  • Energy, Environment and Climate
  • Finance Policy
  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Human Resources

Full details and applications were found on the official Public Appointments Service website here.

Selection Process

The selection process for the 2026 Administrative Officer Specialist competition  has been outlined as:

Stage 1 – Online Assessment
5 November – 10 November 2026

Stage 2 – Capability-Based Interview & Practical Exercise
18 January – 22 January 2027

Prepare for the Administrative Officer Selection Process

Career Services provides online preparation for candidates taking part in Civil Service Administrative Officer recruitment.

Our Administrative Officer Assessment & Interview Online Course provides structured preparation for the assessment and interview stages, helping candidates develop the skills and familiarity needed for a competitive Civil Service selection process.

🚀 Ace the Selection Process with Our Expert Online Course

Start preparing for success at the selection stages now with our expertly designed Administrative online course, tailored specifically for the Civil Service Administrative Officer selection tests. Our online course has helped thousands of candidates excel in the competitive assessment and interview process.

Why Choose Our AO Preparation Course?

  • Expertly Designed: Created by Ireland’s leading preparation provider, with over 35 years of experience.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Prepare for all aspects of the selection process, including verbal and numerical tests, assessment questionnaires, and interviews.
  • Proven Success: Our courses have a track record of helping candidates secure positions in Public Service recruitment campaigns.
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What our students say…

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"I increased my placing from 2500 to 500 using the Career Services course. The preparation is excellent for numerical and verbal reasoning and for situational judgement tests. It also provides excellent tips and advice for interviews. I would fully recommend".

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I would 100% recommend purchasing a course to help you progress in the exams. Staff also extremely friendly and helpful. I have no hesitation recommending Career Services!”

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“Helped me a lot to pass the online tests. Didn’t know anything about the test before the course so I would recommend it to anyone. Practical preparation is offered which is hard to come by for this test"

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“Excellent! The course presenter was excellent, very articulate and a good communicator. The course was very specific and focused and fulfilled my expectations

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“The course really narrowed down the types of questions that appear in the exam. The course was really well presented and communicated.”

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"I found your website extremely useful especially to practice for the tests. I used the timed tests for a few days prior to the official test and was able to answer questions very quickly and accurately on the day. I would also like to add that the customer service is outstanding!”

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Your Path to Success Starts Here

Take the First Step Towards Your Public Sector Career: 

  • Maximize Your Score: Your performance in the online tests will determine your progress through the selection process. Maximise your performance by mastering the test formats with our course.
  • Build Confidence: Gain the techniques and knowledge you need to excel.
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Selection Process

Note: The process below is a general overview of the selection process. Each campaign varies, the steps involved in each campaign are published in an Information Booklet provided by the PAS at the beginning of each campaign. Each candidate should refer to this for the steps involved in the recruitment process.

The Selection Process

Understand the Steps to Success:

  1. Apply Online: Be ready when applications open.
  2. Online Selection Tests: Prepare for verbal, and numerical tests.
  3. Interview: Master the presentation and capability -based interview

Note: Each campaign may have varying steps. Always refer to the official PAS Information Booklet.

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Preparing for the Graduate level A.O. assessment tests

As part of these recruitment campaigns, candidates will be required to undertake online assessments as part of the selection process. These can take various forms including verbal and numerical aptitude tests. We have expertly designed an online assessment test preparation course for Administrative Officer / Graduate Entry level recruitment campaigns.

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The Importance of Preparation

As candidates that qualify at Stage 1 (the online tests) are usually called forward to the next stage by order of merit, your goal is to maximise your score in order to place as highly as possible. Why not give yourself the best chance at passing the exam? Gain confidence and learn techniques to maximise your performance for these highly competitive selection tests. Prepare using practice material based on previous exam questions and become fully familiar with the types of questions that arise. This course will be excellent preparation for anyone who is serious about succeeding in these kinds of competitions.

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The Benefits of working in the Public Sector
  • Job security, typically once a candidate is hired they tend to stay within the Public Sector
  • Permanent and pensionable career
  • Opportunities for promotion and advancement
  • Further Education Opportunities
  • Challenging and rewarding work in a team environment
  • Responsibility of working in a Government Department
  • Pay scales
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Please note: We are not affiliated with An Garda Síochána or the Public Appointments Service (the official recruiter) and our courses are optional.

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