190 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (67%).
r/civilservice Traffic & Engagement r/civilservice Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/civilservice Most Active Times When r/civilservice Is Most Active
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r/civilservice Flair Performance r/civilservice Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/civilservice Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/civilservice
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| service | 28 (14.7%) | 10 | 10 |
| civil | 26 (13.7%) | 12 | 20 |
| hmrc | 21 (11.1%) | 1 | 3 |
| officer | 19 (10.0%) | 0 | 1 |
| work | 16 (8.4%) | 1 | 5 |
| interview | 16 (8.4%) | 1 | 4 |
| role | 16 (8.4%) | 1 | 2 |
| anyone | 13 (6.8%) | 1 | 1 |
| dwp | 13 (6.8%) | 1 | 6 |
| advice | 10 (5.3%) | 1 | 4 |
r/civilservice Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/civilservice
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 6 | 156 |
| civilserviceworld.com | 3 | 5 |
r/civilservice Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/civilservice
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Living the dream on a Grade 7 salary in London.
Reform want rid of the civil service...
Why does every PM want a smaller civil service?
Working in the CS
Which one of you legends actually framed this and put it on your desk?
POV: You just checked the Civil Service pension calculator and realized you're here forever.
Annual Benefits Statement
Where did the lazy Civil Servant stereotype come from?
Is this true?
Where did the stereotype that a Civil Servant is hard to sack come from ?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living the dream on a Grade 7 salary in London. | 708 | 125 | image | Aug 10 |
| Reform want rid of the civil service... | 125 | 94 | image | Aug 31 |
| Why does every PM want a smaller civil service? | 71 | 117 | text | Aug 8 |
| Working in the CS | 62 | 49 | text | Aug 16 |
| Which one of you legends actually framed this and put it on your desk? | 43 | 9 | image | Aug 14 |
| POV: You just checked the Civil Service pension calculator and realized you're here forever. | 39 | 4 | image | Aug 19 |
| Annual Benefits Statement | 26 | 22 | image | Aug 31 |
| Where did the lazy Civil Servant stereotype come from? | 23 | 149 | text | Aug 25 |
| Is this true? | 23 | 41 | image | Aug 4 |
| Where did the stereotype that a Civil Servant is hard to sack come from ? | 18 | 85 | text | Aug 26 |
r/civilservice Audience Overlap r/civilservice Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/civilservice FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/civilservice
What's the best time to post on r/civilservice?
Based on posting volume, r/civilservice is most active on Wednesdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/civilservice?
r/civilservice averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/civilservice get?
Posts on r/civilservice average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/civilservice get most?
On r/civilservice, most posts are text posts (67%)