can cfm this. heard that every year there are thousands of applicants and at the end of the 4 rounds 10+ get selected. it is v v competitive, and it is getting more competitive with each year, so don't be disheartened if u don't get in.

think govtech tap popularity isn't in its pay (notwithstanding that govtech tap already pays the highest among tech talent programmes in the public sector) but in its structured training opportunities (generous funding for certifications, overseas conferences, starting new nation-wide projects) which cost in the thousands

in early tech careers, training and not pay is the most important. pay comes with demonstrated training and experience