No doubt they are, but they're not a pre-condition to be selected for civilian training. Similarly the physical and psychological criteria aren't remotely as important to get through a self-funded course.
But I wouldn't dream of detracting from the drive and determination which civilian candidates must also exhibit to obtain a professional licence. Only problem is as previously stated i.e. no flight time limit is established to pass each phase of a flying training course.
Now, I'm not going to be drawn further thanks. The differences in selection criteria are self-evident to all but the most blinkered.