Originally Posted by Unregistered

Its is true. In fact, I used to in the HR in MTI 2 years back. Now , it definitely higher, close to 5K for a fresh grad with NS with FCH. Anyway, you do not need an ivy league degree to enter, all you need is at least a good honours (2nd-upper) from the local unis.

They are from a different track, not the typical MX scheme in ministry but the economist scheme track.

Round1 : Informal chat with senior economist usu. is ES6 or above
Round 2: Technical test
Round 3 : Interview with directors, usu. is ES4-5
Last round: Clearance by permanent secretary of MTI (behind closed doors you would not know!)

://.mti.gov.sg/Careers/Pages/Grow-as-an-Economist.aspx