hey fresh undergrad here. my security clearance started on mid Oct, followed up with the HR on late Oct and was told that I am just pending final processing before an offer can be made and that I have already cleared all the interviews.

Messaged HR on mid Dec again to ask how long more it would take. they said that another HR person should get back to me shortly and also apologised for the wait. But to date, no contact from the supposed HR person.

total time I've waited for the security clearance would be 2.5 months already, is this normal? I'm worried that after waiting for so long, I'll end up being rejected - or should I be comforted by the comms given by HR thus far?

thanks!

well thats just part of the process which is not under hr control. so it can swing either way

For those who went for interview. Was it virtual or in person and how many interviews before they start the security clearance?

I would like to know too!

what is psychometric test? Got use huan?

got accepted as DXO!

looking forward to free food and the slack job everyday.

Congrats! Can share more about your application process?

got free food meh?

DXO recruitment is doing a good a good job recruiting 'talents' like you..

cookhouse not free food? u dumb isit?

Hey stupid idiot, DXO at MINDEF no free food la bodoh. Go unit also not indented. Dunno you wanna bluff who strawberry.

were u informed that they were going to start the clearance process? if so, how long after your interview did they tell u so? thank u

i am a chio DXO. sure got guys queue to pass a lot free food to me from cook house. can't wait to start work!

The truth is, some clearance take longer, some take shorter.
All in all, it should fall within the range of anything between 2 months to 4 months. For your case it had been 2.5 months and you should probably be hearing from HR soon anytime from now to the 4th month mark.

Once cross 4th month, probably not very hopeful as it shouldnt take too long as most average clearance takes 2-4 months if you ask around (nothing confidential about this).

why need take so long?

Obviously they don’t want spies in their midst (duh) so they need to be 100% sure about you.

Most people fail security check btw. Don’t get your hopes up too soon

DX9 salary ceiling
 

Anyone has any idea what is the maximum ceiling for dx9?

hi, is this for a dxo or sid role?

tis is the same as what ppl experienced too...
any idea of SID interview is still ongoing? Or all waiting for 4th month rejection or waiting for clearance? anyone can share ?

i’m on to my 3.5 month since interview. no noise or anything.

should have moved on after max 1 mth

Who told u most people fail security check?

Ya, in fact its the other way round, just that clearance takes time

How you know takes time? You all in SID? Really this forum full of cannon fairies LOL

does anyone knows whether CPF education (student) loan is considered secured loans?

I’m not counting on it.

ask Hr lor

HR say my clearance started at Oct, similar to another person whom posted here, but now it is January yet no news yet. didnt went for medical also, how ah

I have friends who have been eventually cleared for CAT1A roles last year with HR telling them it will take up to 6 months - most took around 3-4 months though. but if yours is an average clearance, then it should definitely be faster. Also, most people DO pass security clearances unless you have relatives working in foreign govt (they check even the long dist ones).

Dec (even early Jan) is usually a quiet month where people are clearing their annual leaves so that may delay things further and Oct was also when COVID cases hit their peak so you can imagine how that has affected the workflow.

if anything, communicate with the HR people - they are more than happy to help you. all the best!

what's the difference between CAT 1A and CAT 1B?

Cat1A is 1Alpha where they are working in the expensive projects. 1B Bravo is for overseas or overseas related positions.

so many kan chiong applicants here, most should realize that the process will take very long and no guarantee one.

2-6 months is the actual period one should look at, So 2 person here says Oct starts, so fastest will be Dec, slowest will likely be Apr (New FY, but unlikely, should rush by Feb or so).

all the best new peeps

By 4th month will have auto rejection if not selected.

continue your job or just accept another offer while waiting for the long lead time....afterall this kind of things are not confirmed until u r cleared...think of ur loans to be paid...

yes
lead time is long, so if cannot wait pls look for other opportunities

I had my psychometric test in sept.. received a call for interview for next week..

seems like this batch of applicants still got chance.

Want to try again after failing clearance
 

Hi, wondering if I can apply for MINDEF again even though I failed Cat 2A MSD clearance? I really have no idea why I failed - no foreign family nor any records (even kept a clean record in school)... wonder if it's due to some outdated family information that I did not declare during G50? If so, it is possible to try again? And after how long can I try again?

Was asked to attend the polygraph test - any idea how far is this into the application process? This came after the interview.

means got chance

got police record? or anyone made police report against you before?