I heard my friend going for interview already, I am sure it is not an interview but some behavior test or verbal test that sort. The number of interviews and clearance will be long, be mentally prepared.

How long has it been since that call and the photo-taking?

About 5 weeks

They are probably still pending security clearance. Do update when you have received the call from them, could be in another 1-3 weeks.

how long was it between your site preview to medical + photo taking?

I dont think I was the top candidate so it took about 1.5 months

waiting on a offer myself, could you share how long it took from site preview to verbal offer? Also why did you think that you're not the top candidate?

it took ard 1.5 months. Though, I don't think it was a verbal offer since it depends on the approvals etc. There were more than 1 candidates for site preview. Based on the responses from his forum, usually the top candidate will receive a call from hr within a day or week

sent HR a follow up email a while ago, and no reply since - no news is good or bad? (this is after 2nd interview).
Will HR send a "unsuccessful" email or will they just not reply?

Does anyone know if the position get reposted via Careers@Gov, means the applicants applied earlier were all not shortlisted?