HM Treasury early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-24 against HM Treasury's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with HM Treasury. How we check
At a glance
- Graduate Policy Programmegraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
How HM Treasury recruits
2026-2027 campaign (application deadline 12 noon on 5 November 2026). 4 stages, from HM Treasury's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where HM Treasury names them.
Stage 1: Online application
Application form
Online application with personal details and education history; one application per season for either London or Darlington.
“The first part of the application asks for some basic personal information and questions about your educational history.”
Stage 2: Online assessment
Online tests
Psychometric test in three parts: personality questionnaire, verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning. Some elements may be untimed.
“As part of the assessment process, you’ll complete a psychometric test designed to help us understand your preferred working style and assess key skills relevant to the Policy Adviser role.”
Stage 3: Written questions assessment
Written exercise
Two online written questions assessed against the Making Effective Decisions and Communicating and Influencing behaviours.
- 2 questions
“You’ll be asked to answer two written questions.”
Stage 4 and final: Virtual assessment centre
Assessment centre
Virtual assessment centre with three exercises: a structured policy conversation (30 minutes prep on a pre-researched topic), a written exercise and an interview with scenario and strengths questions.
“The virtual assessment centre is the final stage of the recruitment process for our Graduate Policy Programme. [...] You’ll take part in three different exercises.”
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Policy Programme
HM Treasury's own careers site describes the three-year Graduate Policy Programme but states no pay or nationality policy.
HM Treasury on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the HM Treasury graduate scheme application process?
- HM Treasury's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Stage 1: Online application, then Stage 2: Online assessment, then Stage 3: Written questions assessment, then Stage 4 and final: Virtual assessment centre.
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