MAURITIUS PUBLIC SERVICE

PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT NO.50 OF 2018

Enlistment as Cadet Officer (Others)
Mauritius Police Force
Applications are invited from qualified candidates who wish to be considered for enlistment as
Cadet Officer at the National Coast Guard (Flying Branch) or at the Police Band in the
Mauritius Police Force.

II. AGE LIMIT

Candidates should have reached their 22nd birthday and should not have reached their 30th
birthday for National Coast Guard – Flying Branch and should not have reached their 35th
birthday for Police Band by the closing date for the submission of applications.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

A. Candidates should:–
I. For the National Coast Guard (Flying Branch)
(i) possess a Cambridge Higher School Certificate with passes at
“Principal Level” in Mathematics and Physics or passes in at least
two subjects including Mathematics and Physics obtained on one
certificate at the General Certificate of Education “Advanced
Level”;
(ii) hold a Pilot Licence from an ICAO contracting State with at least
200 hours of flying experience; and
(iii) have 6/6 eyesight in both eyes without glasses or contact lenses.
II. For the Police Band
(i) possess a Cambridge Higher School Certificate or passes in at least two
subjects obtained on one certificate at the General Certificate of
Education “Advanced Level”; and
(ii) hold a diploma from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
(DIP ABRSM)
OR
Equivalent qualifications to the above acceptable to the Disciplined Forces Service
Commission.
B. They should have a good physique and be able to undergo strenuous physical exercise.
They should have a normal eyesight (without glasses or contact lenses) except for
candidates for the National Coast Guard (Flying Branch) who should have 6/6 eyesight
in both eyes without glasses or contact lenses

C. Candidates should satisfy the following minimum physical requirements -

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For Male Candidates

Height : 1 m 70
Chest measurement : 84 cm (normal inspiration)

For Female Candidates

Height : 1 m 63
D. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills and be
computer literate.

NOTE 1
Candidates should produce written evidence of knowledge claimed.

NOTE 2
1. Selected candidates will be required to undergo appropriate medical tests to be arranged by
the Police Department.

2. Candidates enlisted for the National Coast Guard (Flying Branch) will, within a period of
three months of their date of enlistment, be required to undergo an examination so as to
determine their medical fitness and aptitude for flying. In case they are found medically unfit
or do not reach the required standard in the aptitude test for flying, their enlistment as Cadet
Officer will be terminated forthwith.

IV. TRAINING

Selected candidates will be required to undergo training as appropriate which may include
programmes locally or abroad for a period of at least two years, as approved and arranged by the
Police Department, leading to an appropriate certificate or licence, where applicable.

On successful completion of such training and on obtention of the appropriate certificate or

licence, where applicable, Cadet Officers will be eligible for appointment to the grade of Deputy
Assistant Superintendent of Police or Woman Police Deputy Assistant Superintendent, as and
when vacancies occur.

V. ALLOWANCE

During the period of training the selected candidates will draw an allowance in the scale
Rs 20,525 x 475 – 21,950 x 625 – 23,200 x 775 – 26,300 a month.

On successful completion of their training, Cadet Officers will be eligible for appointment to the
grade of Deputy Assistant Superintendent of Police or Woman Police Deputy Assistant
Superintendent in the salary scale Rs 30,950 x 775 – 32,500 x 925 – 37,125 x 1,225 – 40,800 x
1,525 – 48,425 a month.
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VI. BONDING

Selected candidates who are sent on training whether abroad or locally will be required to enter
into a bond and after completion of the said training they will immediately resume duty and
remain in the service of the Mauritius Police Force for a period of 3 to 7 years as appropriate
from the date of substantive appointment as Deputy Assistant Superintendent of Police or
Woman Police Deputy Assistant Superintendent.

VII. MODE OF APPLICATION

1 Qualified candidates are advised to submit their application electronically at the following
address:- http://psc.govmu.org/English/Pages/PscHomepage.aspx

2. Candidates may also apply electronically at the Enquiry Counter of the Disciplined Forces
Service Commission, 7, Louis Pasteur Street, Forest Side from 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on
weekdays and not later than 3.00 p.m. on the closing date.

3. Candidates are requested to follow the procedures that can be accessed through “How to
Apply” option on the above address.

4. Candidates already in the service should also submit a printed copy of their electronic
Application Form, duly signed, through their respective Supervising Officer/Responsible
Officer.

5. Acknowledgement of applications will be made by e-mail. Candidates are advised to submit

their e-mail address.

6. For technical support, the Government Online Centre (GOC) may be contacted on the e-
mail address: support@ncb.mu or on phone number 454 9955

7. For any other query, the help desk of the Public Service Commission and Disciplined Forces
Service Commission may be contacted on e-mail address pdsc@govmu.org or phone
number 670 9705 and or fax number 6703417.

8. Candidates are also advised to read carefully the “NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ONLINE APPLICATION (in response to Public Advertisement)” before filling in the
Application Form. Care should be taken to fill in the on-line Application Form correctly.
Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate filling of the application form may entail
elimination of the candidate.

9. The Commission reiterates its request to candidates to submit their application

electronically. However, qualified candidates not applying online may submit their
application on DFSC Form 7 which may be obtained either from the Enquiry Counter of
the Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms, Ground Floor, Emmanuel
Anquetil Building, Port Louis or from the Enquiry Counter of the Disciplined Forces
Service Commission, 7, Louis Pasteur Street, Forest Side or from the Chief Commissioner’s
Office, Port Mathurin, Rodrigues or from the offices of the Mauritius High
Commissions/Embassies overseas.
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VIII. CLOSING DATE

Applications should reach the Secretary, Disciplined Forces Service Commission, 7, Louis
Pasteur Street, Forest Side, not later than 3.00 p.m. on
Tuesday 24 July 2018.

Disciplined Forces Service Commission,

7, Louis Pasteur Street,
Date: 04 July 2018 FOREST-SIDE.