Actually it depends on the industry, company, role and also the progression itself. 5 digit bracket is possible if you reach a certain number of years. But of course you must take into account the whole package instead of just your monthly pay.

So how's the whole package like for dxo? Just wanna ask around to see if it is worth applying.

Hi, anyone faces the same situation as me? I am a private deg holder with no prior experience. I applied for both diploma level and deg level positions (no exp required). However, I wasn't even called up to any PT.. :(

Mindef does not recognize private degree holder. Hence you are not called for PT

For local Uni grad, and average performer: Once reach salary ceiling (this will take 10 to 12 years), per annum 120K

HiHi,

I will be going for the PT on Sep17. I attended the PT last year Aug16 and got a unsuccessful email and mentioned to reapply again only 1 year later. In my own opinion, the test is a killer to me. I am slow and did not manage to finish all question.I have no confidence for the test and is in my mid career age. I am currently working in a Min for less than 2mths only and felt not suitable.

Knowing the process would take long as you will not know if you r successful for next round of interview after the PT. I have tried searching for test guide other than the sample provided in the DXO web. Anyone here able to share more?

Thx

Do they accept acca?? I applied a few finance role yesterday

To share more details about the psychometric test - total of 3 segments (I did the test several years ago and they are still using the same booklets lol):

(i) Verbal reasoning
Duration: practice qns 10min + actual test 30min = total 40min
No. of qns: 60 (excluding practice qns)
There are 15 short passages of varying topics, with 4 qns accompanying each passage. This means you have about 30s to answer each qn (not including time taken to read each passage). Hence most people will not complete this segment.

[Break 5min]

(ii) Raven's progressive matrices
Duration: practice qns ~5min + actual test 20min = total 25min
No. of qns: 60 (excluding practice qns)
Majority of the qns are very straightforward and you shouldn't have any issue completing at least 90% of this segment if you're of reasonably sound mind.

[Break 5min]

(iii) Personality test
Duration: ~45min (untimed)
No. of qns: 185 (including ~15 problem-solving qns at the end)
No time pressure for this segment so pretty much everyone would be able to finish this easily.


PS/ In the confirmation email it states for the candidate to be seated by 0815–0830h. But if you're running late, not to worry as the administrator will close the door only at 0900h sharp. But it's good to arrive on time as you can calm yourself down and prepare by shading your personal details on the OMR answer sheets.

Hi, thx for sharing. Did u manage to get a post that u applied after taking the test?

I seated the test but never passed before.

Thx

When I applied the first time several yrs ago for a HR exec position, I was invited to an interview but rejected it as I got an offer by another SB.

Don't give up. I gone for 2 psychometric tests and after the second one, I am finally called up for interview. Failed the first one and managed to pass the second one after reapplying for another position.

May I know how Long do your interview take for the DXO position? Minimally 30 mins?

There is a written test which is 30min and my interview is about 20min. I go in and I was so nervous.

Same!!! Mine also about 20mins and I only started to feel nervous when I step into the room.

Haha really similar to me!! While waiting outside, I am still ok, it is only when I am seated infront of them, my mind started going blank.

Anyone knows why does it take HR at least a month (in most cases) to get back to you after the psychometric test? Don't they want to fill their vacancies asap? Seems like a very inefficient process..

Can check for a candidate with 2nd upp from NUS, 5 yrs of working exp and no NS, what would be the estimated salary range and DX rank? Thanks!

Saw that there are asst manager (type of work) and manger(type of work) both open to fresh grads to apply. Any difference between these two type of posts?

Just curious: what should be the expected salary of an assistant director in Mindef?

internship
 

hi, has anyone been through the dec-jan dxo internship? was there a vigorous interview?
what's the job scope? (((are you paid??? haha)))

thanks!

Hi will they call or email if you're selected for interview?

I've read through the thread and so far there wasn't much info on working locations. Would we be able to find out where we will be posted to based on the position(s) we applied for? Understand that there's no info on the DXO website (probably due to security reasons), but can we email the HR personnel to ask even before applying for the job?

DXOs typically work at civilian dominated camps like Depot Road Camp (a.k.a CMPB at DTTB) or MINDEF HQ (Gombak/Bukit Panjang Camp).

Thanks, what are the typical positions for either location? Heard that HR would be posted to CMPB, what about Finance, IT, Comms, etc?

I did the psychometric test last week and noticed that in the attendance list where you're required to sign before you enter the room, the last column shows a position that you've applied for. Mine was my 2nd choice out of the 3 - do I assume that I'll be assessed for that position?

For IT, most of them are stationed at Gombak, especially those pertaining to forensics. As far as I know, there are Finance positions within CMPB and Gombak, so this really depends on the unit/department you are posted to. Comms positions are at CMPB. Research/Organisational Psychologists are at CMPB, whereas Clinical Psychologist would be at the respective units they are deployed to.

Yeah, you are getting assessed for your second choice. But the PT is valid for some time, 1 year or so, I think. So they would still keep your test scores and consider you for your other choices if you do not get shortlisted for your current one.

Hmm ok thx.. if I put down a position as a 2nd choice, does it affect my chances against those who put it as 1st?

anyone who did the test in aug got called up yet?

Is there any way to view the no of vacancies for each position? don't see it on the mindef website not careers@gov..

Not to sugarcoat matters, but there must be a reason why the difficulty level of the psychometric test is as what it is. Mindef would need some sort of filter to sieve through thousands of applicants for an extremely limited number of vacancies. If a candidate is unable to pass the test, then you might not be what Mindef is looking for - can't be they spend limited time and resources to entertain everyone who applied right?

Mindef DXO
 

Hi all, understand that Mindef do not consider candidates from private universities. But what about candidates who are from private universities and have 2 years of research experiences from NTU/NIE? Will they be considered for the Psychologist role?

Not 100% impossible but extremely difficult due to stiff competition from local u grads

Is there any correlation between the date that the position is posted and your interview?

E.g. Position was posted on Mindef website on 1 Aug > you apply immediately > scheduled for test ~3-4 weeks later > interview ~1 month later
Which means HR takes ~2 months to aggregate candidates for that position before mass interviews?

Private degree
 

Hi All,

Recently went for PT, its been 2 weeks, no reply since, my concern is that im a relevant private degree holder, with 3 years relevant working experience too, what would be my chances to actually score an interview? im keen into joining the force, but in the meantime i do have offers outside waiting for me reply.

Regards,
Unregistered

Think this is one of the main issues plaguing all applicants.. Mindef's process is well known to stretch for ages and people might have offers from other companies in the meantime. You'd have to decide yourself if the Mindef position is really what you want - if it's that good for you to forgo other offers for a role that you might not get in the end. You can try emailing Mindef HR to ask how's the status.. depending on their reply you could then decide your next step. Frankly speaking it'll be no loss to Mindef if you decide to withdraw and accept another offer as there'll be many more candidates vying for that position you applied.

Hi,anyone knows if there will there be anymore interview during the site preview stage?

Do we have to dress formally for the site preview? Thanks!

Yes most likely there will be an interview unless you're the only candidate
Good to wear formal

Anyone who did the test in Aug got rejection email or interview call yet?

error???
 

anyone unable to email the HR personnel?

got the "because the address couldn't be found." error