Civil Service Numerical Test — Information & Free Practice
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About Civil Service Numerical Test
Civil Service Numerical Test · GB
Key exam facts
- Provider
- UK Civil Service recruitment test, with candidate guidance published by the Cabinet Office and online-test guidance by Civil Service Resourcing; administered through Civil Service Jobs. The linked PAN practice platform is a delivery channel, not evidence of exam ownership.
- Format
- Online adaptive numerical reasoning: graphs, tables or other numerical information followed by a question requiring one correct answer. The official practice instructions specify five answer choices. English or Welsh; supervised retesting may be required. This practice bank uses four options.
- Time limit
- No time limit. Most candidates take 15–45 minutes; official guidance recommends allowing at least an hour. Application deadlines still apply; time taken does not affect the score.
- Passing score
- Percentile relative to a representative applicant group, not percentage correct. A minimum standard applies for the job level; the recruiter may raise the vacancy pass mark. No single universal numeric pass mark is published in the candidate guidance.
- Exam fee
- No candidate fee amount or currency is published in the official candidate guidance or test-selection guidance reviewed. Recruiter guidance states that a charge applies for use, without specifying its amount. This does not establish a £0 candidate fee or unrestricted paid booking.
Topics covered
Perform calculations, and evaluate and interpret numerical information to solve problems
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Online adaptive numerical reasoning: graphs, tables or other numerical information followed by a question requiring one correct answer. The official practice instructions specify five answer choices. English or Welsh; supervised retesting may be required. This practice bank uses four options.
How long is the exam?
No time limit. Most candidates take 15–45 minutes; official guidance recommends allowing at least an hour. Application deadlines still apply; time taken does not affect the score.
What is the passing score?
Percentile relative to a representative applicant group, not percentage correct. A minimum standard applies for the job level; the recruiter may raise the vacancy pass mark. No single universal numeric pass mark is published in the candidate guidance.
How much does the exam cost?
No candidate fee amount or currency is published in the official candidate guidance or test-selection guidance reviewed. Recruiter guidance states that a charge applies for use, without specifying its amount. This does not establish a £0 candidate fee or unrestricted paid booking.
Official sources and references
- Preparing for the Civil Service Verbal and Numerical tests
What our tests measure
- Preparing for the Civil Service Verbal and Numerical tests
Taking a test
- Preparing for the Civil Service Verbal and Numerical tests
No time limit, first paragraph
- Preparing for the Civil Service Verbal and Numerical tests
No time limit, adaptive-length paragraph
- Preparing for the Civil Service Verbal and Numerical tests
Your score and results, percentile paragraph
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- Civil Service Numerical Test official practice instructions
Practice Test — Instructions
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