highly likely a 1-3 mth wait is possible before they get back to you. depends on where you apply. i applied for MOE and within a month I got the job- in between of 2-3 weeks waiting time for interview, submitting relevant documents, medical checkup, then signing of contract. so it's pretty fast. another friend applied for MCYS, 1 month later they called her for an interview. different ministry/statboard works differently. While i got my job within a mth, she got a call for interview after 1 mth of applying from the portal.