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[Darkzi0n]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Got diff!
Ministry - 'cushion' for superscales
Stat board - 'cushion' for scholars

wat does it mean by cushion?

and i jus realized DOS is considered as 'functional department' overseen by MTI, n not a stats board.... does that means it is conisdered under ministry or does it belong to a different category?

[Puff]

Originally Posted by Darkzi0n

wat does it mean by cushion?

and i jus realized DOS is considered as 'functional department' overseen by MTI, n not a stats board.... does that means it is conisdered under ministry or does it belong to a different category?

DOS is a stat board under MTI. In general, there are subtle differences between a stat board and a Ministry, in that a Ministry is more rigid and is bounded by regulations from PSD.

Stat boards are welcome to follow similar "guidelines", but they have more autonomy as compared to the Ministries. In that sense, a Stat board may have more flexibility in negotiating starting salary, ranking and promotion of lower scale officers, more benefits, and different civil service culture etc.

Having said that, culture is usually dedicated by the top guy in the organisation, so if you get a staunch civil servant as your CE/MD in a stat board, the culture will more or less be the same as a Ministry culture.

By cushion, I believe the poster is referring that they are "rearing grounds" for the different type of scholars. Ministries typically have more AOs as compared to Stat boards, where you may have more scholars. Note that AOs are those that are geared to become CE/MD/PS in the civil service should they not screw up, and not all scholars are AOs.

Originally Posted by Puff

DOS is a stat board under MTI. In general, there are subtle differences between a stat board and a Ministry, in that a Ministry is more rigid and is bounded by regulations from PSD.

Stat boards are welcome to follow similar "guidelines", but they have more autonomy as compared to the Ministries. In that sense, a Stat board may have more flexibility in negotiating starting salary, ranking and promotion of lower scale officers, more benefits, and different civil service culture etc.

Having said that, culture is usually dedicated by the top guy in the organisation, so if you get a staunch civil servant as your CE/MD in a stat board, the culture will more or less be the same as a Ministry culture.

By cushion, I believe the poster is referring that they are "rearing grounds" for the different type of scholars. Ministries typically have more AOs as compared to Stat boards, where you may have more scholars. Note that AOs are those that are geared to become CE/MD/PS in the civil service should they not screw up, and not all scholars are AOs.

I think not to mislead the original poster, DOS is not a stat board. It is a National Statistical Authority that exists as a Department. To sum it up, the Government consists of Ministries, Departments, Statutory Boards and Organs of State. For e.g., Accountant-General's Dept (AGD), the Home Team Depts such as Civil Defence, Police, Prisons etc are departments.

Though the wiki list is not the most updated (e.g. MICA), can glance thru' it for a better idea. Organisation of the Government of Singapore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Does anyone know what is the pay range/ expected pay for an officer in the ministry?

Applicant:
Female
masters graduate
2 yrs research work experience

Will appreciate replies! Thanks!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I have just received verbal offer from the hr from NEA and waiting for them to do the contract. May i know how is the job progression like in NEA? I have a second upper honours from Nus.

Did u get under hawker center division? Juz wondering..

[jobhunter1234]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Did u get under hawker center division? Juz wondering..

Can I add on to the question? How much did they offer u?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Does anyone know what is the pay range/ expected pay for an officer in the ministry?

Applicant:
Female
masters graduate
2 yrs research work experience

Will appreciate replies! Thanks!

3200-3400 loh for female

[Darkzi0n]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

3200-3400 loh for female

master so low? tot 3200-3400 is degree with hons pay?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Does anyone know what is the pay range/ expected pay for an officer in the ministry?

Applicant:
Female
masters graduate
2 yrs research work experience

Will appreciate replies! Thanks!

with relevant masters, it would be counted as 1 yr work exp. provided that ur 2 yrs research work exp is relevant too, in total it would be 3 yrs increment, so its between 3600-4000.

Thanks for the gauge!