As part of the RACGP entry process for the Australian General Practice Training Program, eligible applicants are required to sit a selection assessment.
About the assessment
The selection assessment is an online situational judgment test.
It assesses the ability to effectively reflect on, and communicate responses to, interpersonal and professional dilemmas using critical reasoning and social interpretation. The assessment measures nine competencies including: collaboration, communication, empathy, fairness, ethics, self-awareness, resilience, problem solving and motivation. It does not assess clinical knowledge, however some scenarios may be based in clinical settings.
The test is delivered by a third party (Acuity Insights) and is referred to by them as the ‘Casper Test’.
Format
It’s an online assessment, which means you can sit it from anywhere.
It takes approximately 65-85 minutes to complete (including optional breaks) and is remotely proctored.
The assessment consists of 11 scenarios, each with two open-ended questions (22 questions in total). Seven scenarios will require typed responses and 4 require video recorded responses.
Video response section:
- 4 scenarios.
- Each scenario includes 2 questions, which are presented one at a time.
- You’ll have 1 minute to record your answer by video for each question.
Typed response section:
- 7 scenarios.
- Each scenario includes a set of 2 questions, both presented at once.
- You’ll have 3.5 minutes to type your answers to each set of 2 questions.
- You must type all your responses. Speech-to-text or dictation software is not permitted unless you have been pre-approved for testing accommodations.
You can find examples of video and typed responses questions here (scroll to bottom of page for examples).
Please also refer to the Casper Test Rules for guidance about what you’re permitted to do during the test.
Preparing for the assessment and registration
We recommend you register an account with Acuity Insights (the test provider) as soon as possible.
Registering an account will provide you with access to a full 11-scenario practice assessment and apply for any special consideration requests.
To register an account, you’ll need submit a valid form of ID (i.e. passport. driver’s license, etc) which will take 1-2 days to be verified.
Please note:
- When you login you’ll see an option to reserve a test. Eligible 2026 AGPT RACGP applicants will not be able to reserve a place until they receive instructions sent to them as per the published key dates for your respective intake.
- The practice assessment can be accessed under the ‘Preparation’ section, under the ‘Checklist to prepare for Casper’.
You’re strongly encouraged to complete the practice assessment to familiarise yourself with the format and get used to the timing for each question.
You’re also encouraged to review the test prep page and test FAQs for more information including tips for preparing for video responses.
Technical requirements
It’s important you make sure you meet the technical requirements well in advance of test day. You’ll need:
- a quiet, uninterrupted space where you can take the test alone and without assistance from anyone else
- a computer (laptop or desktop). Smartphones and tablets are not supported.
- the latest version of Chrome or Firefox
- a working webcam and microphone (wired inputs or your computer’s built in microphone is recommended).
- reliable, high speed internet connection.
Click here for more technical advice and tips. You will also be required to undertake a system requirements check within 6 hours prior to the test.
Dates, booking process and costs
You’ll be notified of your eligibility outcome as per the published key dates for your respective intake.
If your application is deemed as eligible:
- On the published date, you’ll be sent instructions to register to sit the test with Acuity Insights (the assessment provider) if you haven’t already done so. You’ll also be required to pay the assessment fee (AUD$190).
- You can then book into any one of the assessment dates/times available (listed below). You can find details on how to book in for the test here. You’ll need to do this by the published deadline.
Key dates and test dates
Please see the key dates page for your respective intake for test dates and booking deadlines.
On the day
It is a requirement that you undertake a systems check within 6 hours prior to sitting your assessment. This can be found in your Acuity Insights account. For more information see What should I do on my test day?
There is no dress code, however you should consider how you’d like to be seen on camera by an interviewer. Click here for more information.
You’ll be provided with details of how to access assistance on the day when your book in for your assessment.
After the assessment - Offer outcomes
Your assessment will be marked and the results shared by Acuity Insights with the RACGP.
Suitability for entry into the AGPT Program is determined by several factors including eligibility, ability to meet training requirements, performance in the national selection assessment, priority preferencing and availability of training places.
You’ll be notified if you’ve been successful in being made an offer, and for which training pathway and region/subregion, on the published date. On acceptance, you’ll be required to pay a $500 fee.
Approximately 4-5 weeks after you sit the assessment, you’ll also receive your quartile score directly into your online Acuity Insights portal.
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