General Competency Test: Level 2 (GCT2-314)
As of July 22, 2025, the General Competency Test: Level 2 Abridged (GCT-2A-324) will replace the General Competency Test: Level 2 (GCT-2-314) as an alternative to a university education requirement.
If you already have a score of 58 or above on the GCT-2-314, or if you’ve taken the GIT-310 as an alternative to a university requirement and passed, you do not need to be re-evaluated with the GCT-2A-324 for this purpose. You can use your score on the GCT-2-314 or GIT-310 as an alternative to a university education requirement in your job application.
Learn more about the General Competency Test: Level 2 Abridged (GCT-2A-324).
Use
This test assesses the ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems at the level required for officer level positions.
It can be used to help managers in making selection decisions for appointment or for placement in training programs, identifying training and development needs, and counselling for career transitions.
This test can be administered through the PSC's Online Testing Facility platform.
Description
The General Competency Test: Level 2 (GCT2-314) consists of 90 multiple-choice questions, with no sub-tests. There are five types of questions:
- Vocabulary
- Figural Relations
- Number and Letter Series
- Numerical Problems
- Analytical Reasoning
The GCT2-314 takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to write, including time for administrative purposes.
When the test is used for screening purposes, the minimum pass mark is 51/90. Managers can use a higher cut-off score depending on the level of ability required for the position.
The test is scored within 48 hours by the Personnel Psychology Centre; the human resources advisor responsible for the process will send you the results.
Retest period
There is a 180-day waiting period before you can rewrite the test. You may not retake it until the retest period has elapsed. If you rewrite the test before the retest period has elapsed, your result will not be valid and a new retest period will be imposed from the most recent test date. If you rewrite the test after the retest period has elapsed, your new score becomes the score that is retained in the Public Service Commission’s result system.
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