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NHS England interviews

GP specialty training · United Kingdom

How the interview runs

  1. MSRA computer-based testOffers across the UK follow MSRA performance; there is no selection centre.

Source: medical.hee.nhs.uk

A test, not an interview

“A subsequent face-to-face or virtual assessment at a Selection Centre will not occur.”

NHS England Medical Specialty Recruitment (GP National Recruitment Office process)GP Specialty Training recruitment page

NHS England · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

No selection centre

GP training applicants are not interviewed at a selection centre.

Example

“Successful applicants will be considered for appointment across the whole of the UK, based on their performance in the MSRA.”

NHS England Medical Specialty Recruitment (GP National Recruitment Office process)GP Specialty Training recruitment page

NHS England · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Your MSRA score decides

Offers across the UK follow MSRA performance.

Example

“applications are assessed by the demonstration of competences as outlined in the General Practice ST1 Person Specification.”

NHS England Medical Specialty Recruitment (GP National Recruitment Office process)GP Specialty Training recruitment page

NHS England · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Meet the person specification

Applications are checked against the GP ST1 person specification.

Example

What applicants declare

“I understand that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to AI-generated responses, virtual assistants, automated scripts or any similar technologies, is prohibited throughout the interview process”

NHS England Medical Specialty RecruitmentRecruitment applicant declaration (all specialty recruitment incl. GP)

NHS England · Last updated 26 October 2026

No AI during interviews

Applicants to specialty training declare this for any interview stage.

Example

“I confirm that I have completed this application by myself, fairly and honestly, without significant help or input from other sources.”

NHS England Medical Specialty RecruitmentRecruitment applicant declaration (all specialty recruitment incl. GP)

NHS England · Last updated 26 October 2026

The application is yours

The opening declaration.

Example

Last reviewed