MINDEF DXO (All FAQ on it)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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!

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

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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

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...

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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.

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 wonder if it's due to some outdated family information that I did not declare during G50?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.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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

Originally Posted by Annonymous

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?

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