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NDPB Accreditation

Non-Departmental Public Body Accreditation

The Civil Service Commission oversees an accreditation process, alongside the Cabinet Office’s Public Bodies Team. The accreditation provides a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) with access to Civil Service jobs, so that its staff are able to apply for roles that have been advertised as internal vacancies, i.e. Civil Service-wide.

In order to accredit an NDPB, the Commission will request and review HR policies to ensure they are broadly compliant with the Recruitment Principles.

Please note there is an annual fee for access and use of Civil Service Jobs. You should contact [email protected] to discuss the different packages on offer when considering whether or not to pursue accreditation. If you do have any questions on accreditations, please send an email to [email protected].

Last updated: March 2026