Early Careers
Your Public Service Career Begins Here
Shape Singapore's Future — and Yours
In the Singapore Public Service, each role is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to build a better tomorrow, creating meaningful impact that reaches beyond yourself.
Join a team that tackles current and future challenges on a national scale. Whether you’re seeking your first full-time role or an internship, the Singapore Public Service offers diverse opportunities to shape not just the future of our nation, but your own journey as well.
What To Expect
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Grow and learn: Build your career through performance-based progression, with opportunities to lead, gain new skills through courses, job rotations, and attachments in different sectors.
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Get career support: Receive guidance from career coaches and access online courses to help you grow.
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Flexible work arrangements: These include flexi-load (e.g. part time), flexi-place (e.g. telecommuting) and flexi-time (e.g. staggered hours), subject to the operational requirements of the role and public agency. A network of co-working spaces around Singapore is also available for public officers to use.
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Competitive remuneration and benefits: Access a wide range of leave benefits for personal (e.g. vacation, study, volunteering, marriage, medical) and family needs (e.g. maternity / paternity, child care and family care).
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What We Look For
We welcome individuals from all walks of life who are:
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Passionate about making a difference
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Innovative problem-solvers ready to tackle tomorrow's challenges
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Adaptable and resilient in the face of change
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Collaborative team players who strive for excellence
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Committed to continuous learning and personal growth.
Application Guide
Applications for full-time positions and internships are accepted all year round. Applicants will generally be notified on whether they have been shortlisted within four to six weeks of the closing date on the job listing.
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Connect With Us
Stay updated on how you can be part of our mission to Make a Difference for Tomorrow:
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Join our outreach programmes by signing up for our mailing list
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Meet us at upcoming career fairs.
FAQs
Q: What is the difference between a Statutory Board and a Ministry?
The Singapore Public Service offers a wide range of career opportunities
and employs about 154,000 public officers who work in 16 Ministries and
more than 50 Statutory Boards. Within the Public Service is the Civil Service,
comprising about 86,000 officers working in the Ministries.
Statutory boards (such as HDB, CPF Board, IRAS, etc) have their own recruitment
and human resource management practices. They are legally distinct employers
from the Civil Service.
Whether your passion lies in education, supporting families, keeping Singapore safe, or addressing climate change, we have a role for you.
Q: Does the Public Service accept candidates from any discipline or do I have to specialise in a particular field?
The Public Service generally accepts candidates from all disciplines. However, for positions in specialised fields such as accountancy, legal and medical services, a professional degree in the relevant field of study is required.
Q: How are starting salaries determined in the Public Service?
Your starting salary is be based on:
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Your credentials (such as your work experience and skills)
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The demands of the job (such as the type of work and scheme of service that you are appointed to)
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The prevailing labour market conditions.
Q: Is it true that the Public Service only recruits graduates with excellent academic qualifications?
The Public Service offers a wide range of jobs with different requirements. We take into account a variety of factors when considering candidates for our roles such as relevant skills that align with the job’s requirements. Officers from diverse backgrounds serving in these roles bring their own skills, experiences and perspectives to their job.
Q: When can I apply for an internship or entry-level position?
For Entry-Level Positions: If you are a final-year undergraduate graduating soon, you may start applying through any on-going recruitment exercises. If you are found suitable, you may be given a provisional offer of appointment.
For Internships: Applications for internships are open year-round and are typically posted three to six months before the start date. You may find internships that are currently recruiting via our job portal.
Q: Can non-Singaporeans apply for internships and full-time jobs?
Yes, non-Singaporeans can apply and be considered for jobs in the Public Service. Non-citizen officers generally serve in positions that require skills that are in shortage among our local workforce, such as engineering and information technology; and where the security concerns can be managed adequately.
Q: Does the Public Service provide any scholarships?
The Public Service offers undergraduate and post-graduate scholarships. You may find out more at psc.gov.sg/scholarships