August 04, 2025 | Human Resources , Officer and Staff: Recruitment and Promotion
Request Number: FOI/15174
Category: Human Resources - Promotion
Subject: Officer Promotions
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
For the sergeant promotions in March 2020
How many officers sat the exam;
Answer 1
1355.
Request 2
How many officers passed the exam;
Answer 2
479.
Request 3
How many officers sat the interview; and
Answer 3
464.
Request 4
How many officers passed the interview?
Answer 4
283.
Request 5
For the sergeant promotions in September 2024
How many officers sat the exam;
Answer 5
1706.
Request 6
How many officers passed the exam;
Answer 6
736.
Request 7
How many officers sat the interview; and
Answer 7
713.
Request 8
How many officers passed the interview.
Answer 8
This is currently an ongoing process (as of 22/07/2025), there figures are not currently available.
Request 9
For the Inspector promotions in February 2020
How many officers sat the exam;
Answer 9
305.
Request 10
How many officers passed the exam;
Answer 10
239.
Request 11
How many officers sat the interview; and
Answer 11
220.
Request 12
How many officers passed the interview
Answer 12
131.
Request 13
For the Inspector promotions in February 2022
How many officers sat the exam;
Answer 13
289.
Request 14
How many officers passed the exam;
Answer 14
101.
Request 15
How many officers sat the interview; and
Answer 15
101.
Request 16
How many officers passed the interview.
Answer 16
46.
Request 17
For the Inspector promotions in August 2024
How many officers sat the exam;
Answer 17
373.
Request 18
How many officers passed the exam;
Answer 18
259.
Request 19
How many officers sat the interview; and
Answer 19
246.
Request 20
How many officers passed the interview.
Answer 20
126.