Podium Systems Limited

Psychometric Tests for Government & the Public Sector

Fair, transparent and defensible selection for public sector roles.

The Challenge

Public sector selection has to be fair, transparent and defensible, and stand up to scrutiny.

Large applicant pools, structured selection processes and strict data requirements are the norm. You need assessments with published evidence, consistent standards for every candidate and information security you can rely on.

Recommended Assessments

Start with the core assessments, then add what your roles need.

Optional Additions

  • AcumenAdds critical reasoning for policy, analytical and senior roles.
  • Leadership InsightsVideo-based situational judgement for leadership roles.
  • Video InterviewsStructured recorded interviews, watched and scored by your own team.
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The Evidence

Each recommendation is backed by research, independent review and current norms.

International Norms
2026 international norm groups for PQ10 (N = 88,508) and GCAT (N = 114,161), plus regional editions.
Independently Reviewed
PQ10 and GCAT are reviewed and registered by the British Psychological Society.
Information Security
ISO 27001:2022 certified, with separate regional platforms and data encrypted in transit and at rest.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Choose and Set Up

    We help you choose the right assessments and norm groups for your roles, and set up your branding and process.

  2. 2

    Invite Candidates

    Candidates receive an invitation by email or through your applicant tracking system and complete the assessments online.

  3. 3

    Receive Reports

    Results are scored against the norm groups you chose, and reports are available in the platform.

  4. 4

    Your People Decide

    Reports inform your decisions. No AI scores, ranks or decides on candidates; your team makes every decision.

Fits Your Process

ATS Integrations
Invitations, status updates and results inside the applicant tracking systems clients already use.
Single Sign-On
Administrators sign in through their organisation's own identity provider, using SAML 2.0 or OAuth 2.0.
Branding and Hosting
Client branding comes as standard, and organisations can host their own questionnaires on the Podium platform.
Regional Platforms
Separate regional platforms serve Australia and New Zealand, Europe and the UK, and the UAE.
18 Languages
Our assessments are available in up to 18 languages, including right-to-left Arabic, and this website is available in five.

Questions Buyers Ask

What psychometric tests are used in civil service recruitment?
Civil service and public sector recruitment typically uses verbal and numerical reasoning tests, personality questionnaires and situational judgement tests. GCAT measures verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning, PQ10 measures personality, and Leadership Insights is a video-based situational judgement test for leadership roles.
How long do the assessments take?
It depends on the combination you choose. Each assessment page gives its typical duration, and candidates do not need to complete everything in one sitting.
What is the experience like for candidates?
Candidates complete the assessments online on any modern device, with your branding throughout, and can try free practice tests beforehand.
How do you make sure the assessments are fair?
Our psychologists check our core assessments for group differences and adverse impact, and the evidence is summarised on each product page and in the technical manuals.
Where is candidate data held?
Podium runs separate regional platforms for Australia and New Zealand, Europe and the UK, and the UAE, under an ISO 27001:2022 certified information security management system.
Does AI make any decisions about candidates?
No. No AI scores, ranks or makes decisions about candidates. Results come from established psychometric scoring, and your team makes every decision.
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See How It Would Work for You

Book a demo and we will show you the assessments, reports and process for your roles.