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Salary
1.	Will additional increments be granted for my past working experience?
	Yes, relevant or useful experience will entitle you to salary increments. back to top


2.	If I have a Masters Degree, will my entry grade and salary be based on my Masters degree?
	For graduate appointments, your entry grade and salary will be based on your first degree. However, additional increments may be granted for post-graduate qualifications on a case-by-case basis. back to top


Probation
1.	How long is the probation period?
	The probation period for officers appointed into permanent service is one year. back to top


Training
1.	Will training be provided?
	Yes, all officers are entitled to 100 hours of training per year. back to top


2.	What types of training will be available?
	Besides specific training relevant to your area of work, courses on management, IT and personal development are also available. back to top


Retirement Age
1.	What is the retirement age for Civilian Officers working in the Singapore Police Force?
	The retirement age for all Civilian Officers is 62 years old. back to top


Resignation
1.	In the event of resignation, how long is the notice period?
	You will need to give one-month notice. back to top


Application
1.	Will I be informed of the outcome of my application?
	We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend interview. All shortlisted candidates will be notified within one month from the date of application. back to top


Accreditation of Qualifications
1.	Does the Singapore Police Force have a list of accredited overseas universities? How do we find out if the degree qualifications awarded by these universities are recognised for employment in The Singapore Civil Service?
	For information on the acceptance of overseas universities for employment in the Civil Service, click on this link to the Public Service Division. back to top


2.	Where can I get a list of Universities who are members of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)?
	You can visit the ACU website. back to top


3.	For Universities in the United States, is there a website where I can check for a list of accredited universities and colleges?
	You can visit the following website. back to top

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Last reviewed on 01 February, 2010

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