Why don't the civil service ask for 'Education' in the application form?

[LaurieFairyCake]

Dh has filled one in and his degree and training are probably the most relevant

It's all just competencies and he was expecting more of the form when he moved through it

If he gets an interview I will defo be doing that with him. He has dozens of examples to elaborate on. He's never done a civil service interview before - from what I remember they were extremely strict at asking questions, not doing any subsequent ad hoc questions.

The panel has to ask the same main questions to every candidate, which will be planned in advance, but the follow ups are specific to what the initial replies to the question are.

We do sometimes ask questions which may appear hypothetical, eg 'how would you set up this new function?', but we're looking for an answer that draws on relevant experience as well as demonstrating some good ideas.

Can I ask a sifting question please? Do I write full examples in the Skills and experience box (where it confirms I have the ones asked for in the ad) or do I briefly list them here and go into more detail in the personal statement? Thanks.

On salary, it is normal to start at the bottom of the scale if you are an external candidate. You can try and negotiate an uplift once you are offered the job, but be prepared to be refused.