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How to create civil servant survey about citizen satisfaction with public services

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Aug 22, 2025

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This article will guide you on how to create a civil servant survey about citizen satisfaction with public services. With Specific, you can build one in seconds—just generate a survey and start gathering insights right away.

Steps to create a survey for civil servants about citizen satisfaction with public services

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  1. Tell what survey you want.

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You don’t even need to read further—AI will create the survey with expert knowledge, including follow-up questions to help you uncover actionable insights from every respondent.

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Why civil servant surveys on citizen satisfaction matter

Let’s be honest—if you’re not running regular civil servant feedback surveys, you’re missing out on critical information that drives better public services. Here’s why these surveys matter for every team aiming to improve government service delivery:

  • Public service satisfaction has been declining in many countries. In the UK, only 32% of patients were satisfied with their local NHS hospital in 2024 (down from 80% in 1998), and satisfaction with GPs dropped to 40% from 90% in 1998. These declines spotlight real, urgent areas for improvement. [1]

  • Conversely, Vietnam’s 2024 public administration satisfaction index hit 83.94%, showing it is possible to raise the bar with the right focus. [3]

  • On average, 66% of citizens across OECD countries report satisfaction, but over 80% is possible where feedback directly drives reforms. [2]

Without these surveys, you overlook service gaps, fail to build trust, and risk letting issues snowball. The importance of civil servant recognition surveys and the benefits of civil servant feedback—especially conversational, detailed feedback—can’t be overstated.

When feedback is measured and acted on, satisfaction rises. If you never ask, you never know what’s actually working—or broken.

What makes a good survey on citizen satisfaction with public services

Creating an effective civil servant survey about citizen satisfaction means:

  • Using clear, unbiased questions

  • Keeping a conversational tone so respondents feel comfortable and open up

  • Structuring the survey for both high quantity and high quality of responses

Bad practices

Good practices

Leading or ambiguous wording

Neutral, clear language

Too long or boring to finish

Short, logical flow with engaging questions

No room for explanations

Allows open-ended follow-ups

The best measure of survey quality is how many people complete it and the depth of the insights you collect. A good survey balances both: lots of submissions, each one packed with useful, candid feedback.

Question types and examples for civil servant survey about citizen satisfaction with public services

Good citizen satisfaction surveys use different question types, each for a specific purpose.

Open-ended questions are perfect when you want real opinions, not just a score. They let respondents share their story and barriers you might miss otherwise. Use these when you're exploring new territory or want to dig deeper:

  • What’s one thing you wish public services did better?

  • Describe your last interaction with a public office. What stood out?

Single-select multiple-choice questions help organize data when you need trends at a glance, like comparing satisfaction by department. They’re great early in the survey or when you want to filter responses later.

How would you rate your overall satisfaction with public administrative services in your area?

  • Very satisfied

  • Satisfied

  • Neutral

  • Dissatisfied

  • Very dissatisfied

NPS (Net Promoter Score) question: When you want a single “headline” metric—and an open door for follow-up—NPS questions are perfect. See how to generate an NPS survey in seconds. Here’s an example:

On a scale from 0 to 10, how likely are you to recommend your local public services to others?

Followup questions to uncover “the why”: Sometimes people give short responses—asking a followup gets the reasoning behind the answer, unlocking insight and context. For example:

  • Can you share what led you to this rating?

  • Were there any specific parts of the service that worked especially well or poorly?

If you want to dive deeper, check our curated list of best questions for civil servant surveys on citizen satisfaction, along with more examples and tips for crafting high-quality, fair questions.

What is a conversational survey?

A conversational survey replicates natural dialogue—respondents feel like they're chatting, not filling out a static form. This chat-like style keeps people engaged and reduces “form fatigue.” Plus, it creates space for follow-up questions, just like a human would ask. The result? Better completion rates and more thoughtful, nuanced responses.

Here’s how it stacks up:


Manual surveys

AI-generated surveys

Slow to build—one question at a time

Built in seconds—just describe your objectives

No dynamic follow-ups for complex answers

Real-time follow-ups for deeper insights

Static, impersonal feel

Conversational, feels like real chat

Manual analysis and reporting

Instant AI-powered analysis

Why use AI for civil servant surveys? AI survey tools like Specific reduce bias, bring expert-level knowledge to your survey design, and rapidly ask exactly the right follow-ups to clarify points. Your civil servant surveys about citizen satisfaction with public services become richer: you get data, stories, motivators, and actionable feedback, not just boxes ticked.

If you want a smooth, conversational experience, Specific offers best-in-class user experience for both survey creators and respondents. If you want a deeper dive into how to create a survey, take a look at our actionable guide: Tips for creating impactful civil servant surveys.

The power of follow-up questions

Everyone knows the pain of analyzing survey responses that make no sense or don’t tell the full story. Follow-up questions change that: they transform incomplete answers into actionable insights. With Specific, the AI asks smart follow-ups in real time—just like an expert researcher. It's one of the most powerful upgrades to any conversational survey, and it works seamlessly.

These automated followups save civil servants and their teams a ton of time—no more chasing down unclear answers over email. Instead, the respondent clarifies their point while it’s still fresh, and the conversation feels human.

  • Civil servant: I had issues with the paperwork.

  • AI follow-up: Could you share what specific issues you encountered with the paperwork?

How many followups to ask? Usually, 2-3 targeted followups are plenty. It’s important to give respondents an option to skip once they’ve given enough detail. Specific’s settings let you customize this for every survey or question.

This makes it a conversational survey: Followup questions make the process a real conversation. It’s a much richer, friendlier user experience—respondents actually want to finish.

AI-powered survey response analysis and easy theme discovery: Even when you get a ton of open-ended feedback, it’s simple to analyze—AI tools pull out the key points and group important themes automatically. You can read more about this in our guide to analyzing civil servant survey responses and see how it helps avoid response overload.

Want to experience this new approach? Try generating a survey with automated followups—you’ll never look at one-way forms the same way again.

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Sources

  1. Financial Times. NHS satisfaction falls to record low.

  2. OECD. Satisfaction with public administrative services.

  3. VietnamPlus. SIPAS 2024: Positive shift seen in citizen satisfaction with public administrative services.

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Adam Sabla

Adam Sabla is an entrepreneur with experience building startups that serve over 1M customers, including Disney, Netflix, and BBC, with a strong passion for automation.

Adam Sabla

Adam Sabla is an entrepreneur with experience building startups that serve over 1M customers, including Disney, Netflix, and BBC, with a strong passion for automation.

Adam Sabla

Adam Sabla is an entrepreneur with experience building startups that serve over 1M customers, including Disney, Netflix, and BBC, with a strong passion for automation.