Graduate Development Programme: candidate guide 2023

Introduction

This guide provides information for candidates who are considering applying for the 2023 Scottish Government Graduate Development Programme.

There are up to 20 places available on the 2023 programme and competition for places is usually high. Reading this guide will help you to prepare for each stage of the recruitment process and maximise your chances of submitting a successful application.

Further information can be found in a new graduates section of our careers website, Work for Scotland.

You can also keep up-to-date with notifications about our graduate programme by following us on Twitter at: @scotgovjobs

Intake for the Scottish Government Graduate Development Programme is currently every other year - the next planned intake after 2023 will be in 2025.