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Publication - Advice and guidance

Recruitment: candidate guide

Last updated
1 October 2024 - see all updates
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Work and skills

A detailed guide for applicants interested in applying for a job with the Scottish Government.

Introduction

This guide provides useful information for anyone who is considering applying for a position at the Scottish Government. 

The information provided relates to our standard recruitment process for A-C grade roles. 

Search for jobs

You can search for our latest vacancies and find out more about what it is like to work at the Scottish Government and what we offer, on our careers website: www.jobs.gov.scot

You can also keep up-to-date with recruitment news and notifications on X (previously Twitter) at: @scotgovjobs

Contact

The Scottish Government Recruitment Team: ScottishGovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot

First published
9 May 2024
Last updated
1 October 2024 - show all updates

  1. Working Pattern content has been updated to reflect a change in the standard working week for staff and a new page and content has been added providing information on the declaration of interests process.

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