May 07, 2025 | Human Resources , Officer and Staff: Recruitment and Promotion
Request Number: FOI/14437
Category: Organisational Information – Police/Staff Recruitment and Promotion
Subject: 2024/2025 Inspectors promotion process
Request and Answer:
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.
Request 1
In respect of the recent 2024/2025 Inspectors promotion process, I am seeking the following information: How may Sergeants applied for the process?
Answer
455
Request 2
Of those that applied – How many candidates attended the exam?
Answer
376
Request 3
Of those who attended the exam – How many candidates were not successful?
Answer
114
Request 4
Of those who attended the exam – How many candidates were successful and eligible for the Interview?
Answer
262
Request 5
How many candidates attended the Interview?
Answer
245
Request 6
How many candidates were successful and placed on the merit list
Answer
126
Request 7
How many candidates were not successful
Answer
119