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It is important that you take the time to read the following information before applying.

Applications are processed as we receive them and places fill up fast, so get your application in early to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close the campaign early, should we fill all our vacancies before the deadline.

We have a lot to offer but we also expect a lot and our standards are high. We are looking to recruit talented people who can make a real contribution to our success.

So who are we looking for?

Academic

You will need to have attained at least the following:-

300 UCAS points (or equivalent)*
a 2.1 degree or better in any subject.

*Please note, that we only consider a candidate's 'top' 3 A-level grades (or equivalent) and General Studies does not count.

If you were educated outside of the UK, please state the actual qualifications you obtained without translating to equivalents. Our team will match your grades to our requirements.

Skills and talents

Of course, academic achievement isn't enough on its own. You will need to have strong analytical skills combined with the ability to work with others and to present and influence with impact and passion. You will be excited about what the National Audit Office is all about and you’ll have the 'get up and go' to achieve results in a highly professional environment. You will be assessed against our graduate competencies at each stage of the application process. These have been identified as the key skills and behaviours required to be a successful graduate trainee with the NAO.

If you haven't already done so, you may find it helpful to do this practice numerical reasoning test first before completing the test for real, which you will be asked to do on-line once you have submitted your application form.

Nationality

You must be a UK, Commonwealth, EEA or Swiss national to comply with Civil Service nationality rules.

Please do not submit an application if you do not meet these requirements.

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Our 2012 scheme is now closed to applications. The scheme for successful candidates to join us in September 2013 will open to applications during the autumn. Register your details and we'll let you know once the scheme is open.

The NAO is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to reflect the diversity of the public we serve. We are committed to a fair and objective selection process free from discrimination on the basis of the following characteristics: disability, age, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.