Which Public Sector graduate schemes are open now?

7 of 35 tracked Public Sector schemes, internships and apprenticeships are open right now. The soonest are listed above; a season pass opens all 35 plus alerts when each one opens.

When do Public Sector graduate schemes open?

Most UK Public Sector early-careers programmes open in the autumn (often August to November) and recruit on a rolling basis, so applying early helps.

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Public Sector Graduate Scheme Deadlines 2026

Live deadlines for 35 UK Public Sector graduate schemes, internships and apprenticeships. 7 open right now, 1 closing within two weeks. Many UK firms recruit on a rolling basis and fill places before the deadline, so applying early genuinely helps.

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Tracked: 35
Open now: 7
Closing within 2 weeks: 1
Opening later: 24
Graduate: 25
Internship: 5
Entry Level: 3
Apprenticeship: 2

Firm	Programme	Type	Status	Deadline	Apply
Civil Service	Civil Service Apprenticeship	Apprenticeship	Open	6 Oct 2026	Apply
NHS	Graduate Management Training Scheme – Finance	Graduate	Open	Deadline TBC	Apply

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5 graduate schemes

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Which Public Sector graduate schemes are open now?: 7 of 35 tracked Public Sector schemes, internships and apprenticeships are open right now. The soonest are listed above; a season pass opens all 35 plus alerts when each one opens.
When do Public Sector graduate schemes open?: Most UK Public Sector early-careers programmes open in the autumn (often August to November) and recruit on a rolling basis, so applying early helps.

Updated 2 October 2026. Coverage is broad and growing — this does not list every UK scheme, and we add more continually. SchemeScout is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the employers listed. For the interactive, filterable version see Browse all schemes. Popular employers: Barclays graduate schemes, HSBC graduate schemes, Civil Service graduate schemes.