Temporary Clerical Officer 2025 - Nationwide

I reckon january

Disappointing result. In the 30s, highest OOM I've had in any TCO competition. My county is slow and quiet for these roles. Was 12 last year and didn't get a contract until July so not expecting to get anything this year. Oh well!

Just got this email from Public Jobs

Thank you for your email. This option is only available for candidate who have completed a TCO contract within 3 years of 28th November 2024.

If you have not completed a contact before that date there is no need to fill out this form.

Yeah that would be a shame with only 2 weeks left. I presume they wont start calling until after Christmas.

Came in the middle 30s OOM for Louth, anybody have any idea how long Louth normally takes to get through these?

I got 83 OOM for Kildare ! No idea if good or bad, first time applying!

Yes I do mean what department. I naturally assume you would be working in the SW office but where else could you be placed? Any idea on salary to start?

Thanks

Yes I do mean what department. I naturally assume you would be working in the SW office but where else could you be placed? Any idea on salary to start?

You are likely to be asked shortly to select what town or towns you would work in. You could be in any Government in those towns. The Tco salary is on the information booklet we all received when the job was advertised. You will be on the first point of the scale unless you have previous clerical officer experience.

I’ve never applied for this before. I got 102 and in Co. Sligo have I any hope of being called for interview. I got sent the location preference email today

I must look at my booklet but when do they usually start taking on? Thanks for replying I’m new to this and looking to start a new job and get a foot in the door. I didn’t think I’d have a chance but I’m not like the any of the students I can take it at any stage

Ah thanks, yeah I applied in the summer and came 74th and still got the preference email so I know that doesn't meant much. What is PAS if you don't mind me asking?

I am ahead of you for Monaghan, so I’ll post when I get interview call. If under 20 there’s a good chance as lots won’t accept a temporary job of 8-12 weeks.

Permanent roles rarely come from temporary panels sadly fyi so better using this to improve on scores and practice interviews.

I expect to be called in May as they usually hire mainly for summer shorter working year cover then few maternity leave covers etc which are longer.

It can vary. I've been offered a 6 month contract which got a few extensions and I ended up temping for 11 months in total (I was successful in a separate permanent competition after that). However, I know some people are given an initial 8 week open contract and extensions aren't always guaranteed. You might get 12 weeks and be let go because you were covering someone's absence and they came back to work after 12 weeks. I have never seen anything less than an 8 week contract, so I assume that's the minimum you'd be offered. My advice is keep applying for temporary competitions as well as permanent ones until you are permanent.

Ah thank you! I was also wondering how long the temporary contracts last so thanks for that too!

I'm currently employed in an administration role now. If the temporary clerical officer role is 8-12 weeks, is it worth taking a risk on or staying where I am now?

Last year, there was an additional 2024B campaign. Is it likely to be the case again this year?

Thanks, I'll just use this as practice for the permanent competitions

I am in a position where I am in a permanent job but I have to leave and re think my situation due to health and location.

I was going to take a temporary position and apply for permanent position in the civil service well that is in the hope the come up again in the summer, I don’t know will they again this year after last year. I am hoping I’m making the right decision. I am still looking at other jobs too.

I just started this week. TCO B panel 2024. A one year fixed contract .

Dublin area. Interviewed June. Vetted October