What chance of temp civil service job becoming permanent?

That one is hard because I'm in a Temp job but I had permanent status before I started. It depends on the department and where the money is coming from. It really depends on where the job is, and if the job has potential to become permanent. Sometimes you have to look at the big picture. I moved from California to Washington for a term position. I know it'll be permanent because of what they are trying to accomplish. I was already a permanent government employee and worked in this type of job for years. It's worth it in the long run because of the experience and you'd at least get your foot in the door. It depends on you.

It is RARE for temp Civil Service Jobs to become permanent. The permanence depends upon the type of job and the skill level that you bring into it, not to mention the fact that the budget for the job has a lot to do with it.

Temp jobs are great for experience for the young, and for those changing career while waiting for a new job. However, the 'feds' do have 'real' jobs. When working for a government agency, don't waste time in 'temp' postions. Government does NOT work like the private sector.

It is common that temporary workers are always made permanent. You should have accepted it !!