Frequently Asked Questions
All employees joining DE&S/SDA, who are new to the Civil Service, will be subject to a six-month probation period effective from the employment start date.
This is varied for each candidate depending on your individual circumstances. Your onboarder in Defence Business Services (DBS) will let you know when you can hand in your resignation and agree a start date.
Reed Talent Solutions provide candidate care for all candidates going through our recruitment and onboarding process. They are a separate body to Defence Business Services (DBS), who manage onboarding, and will offer additional support.
