CSS interview waiting game

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had an interview for a CS position 4 weeks ago. I had not heard back from them so I emailed for some updates, and this is what I got: "Thank you for your email.

Unfortunately, we are still awaiting an update from the vacancy holder regarding this vacancy. Many circumstances can cause the unexpected delay to the release of results, including the large number of candidates to consider. Please be assured that once there is any update you will be informed via your civil service jobs account.

If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Kind Regards

Am I right in thinking that the longer it takes to let me know the less chance I have? I am thinking that they would let successful applicants know before sending rejection emails, as the successful applicant may not accept. The suspense is killing me but now I am preparing for bad news.
Any thoughts?

No, it doesn't mean that at all. I'd take the email at face value. I have left the civil service now but when I joined, it took about 8 weeks for me to be offered the job and I was apparently the highest scoring candidate in a mass recruitment exercise!

No, they send out all the results at once. If they think the successful applicant may not accept, they might create a reserve list so that they have alternatives to offer later. They don't delay release of results. It takes ages and the amount of time has no bearing on your likelihood of success, there's no connection at all.

CS recruitment takes a fucking eternity. I once waited 3 months for the outcome of an interview, and I was successful. Results are issued all together so if you haven’t heard yet, no-one has.