Applying into Public Sector
The public sector refers to services or jobs offered by the government at the Federal, State or Local Authority (PBT) level, aimed at providing services to the people and the country. If you are interested in serving the public sector, applications can be made through the official portals managed by the Appointing Authorities (Pihak Berkuasa Melantik, PBM). Basic eligibility criteria: Malaysian citizen Minimum age: 18 years Minimum qualification: SPM/ SVM/ SKM or equivalent recognized by the government Working in the public sector is both a service to the nation and a career path that offers stability, long-term benefits and opportunities to contribute directly to national policy and agenda.
Appointing Authorities (PBM) are bodies with the legal authority to appoint individuals into public service. Public Service Commission (SPA) Appoint members in the Federal General Civil Service, the State Civil Service of Malacca, Penang, Perlis and Negeri Sembilan. Judicial and Legal Service Commission (SPKP) Appointments of legal officers. Education Service Commission (SPP) Appointments of teachers, lecturers and non-teaching staff in education service. Police Force Commission Appointments into the Police Force. Malaysian Armed Forces Council The Malaysian Armed Forces Council is a military body responsible under the general authority of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the Supreme Commander for the governance, discipline and administration of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Federal Statutory Body Federal Statutory Body is an agency within a ministry that is formed in accordance with certain powers and acts under the provisions of Act of Parliament. Examples of Federal Statutory Body: Public Universities State Public Service Commission State Public Service Commission (SPAN) is a body established by the state government under the provisions of the respective state laws to manage the affairs of the state civil service. The following states have their own SPAN, depending on the state constitution and the powers provided by Article 144 of the Federal Constitution. Meanwhile, the following 4 states do not have their own SPAN. Recruitment for these state departments is managed by the SPA at the Federation level: Perlis Pulau Pinang Melaka Negeri Sembilan State Statutory Body A State Statutory Body is an agency formed in accordance with certain powers and enactments under the provisions of a State Legislative Assembly Enactment. Examples of State Statutory Bodies: Local Authorities (PBT) Local Authorities (PBT) are government bodies at the local level that are responsible for administering and managing their administrative areas in accordance with existing legal provisions. PBT has the power to appoint officers and staff to meet daily operational needs. However, this is subject to the approval and control of the State Government, especially for permanent appointments, promotions, and restructuring of the position structure.
Public Service Commission is a constitutional body established to appoint, confirm in service, and exercise disciplinary control over members of the Federal Public Service. Apart from appointments at the Federal level, SPA also has the authority to appoint for the State Public Services of Melaka, Pulau Pinang, Perlis, and Negeri Sembilan. Application process: Check the terms of appointment/ job description/ salary You can also check for job matches that match your qualifications and areas of specialization. Advertisement for job vacancies at SPA Job vacancy advertisements can be viewed at: Applying for a position via SPA Applications can be made through the Malaysian Public Service Commission's Employment Registration System. Check the scheduling of assessments/ physical/ sensory and intelligence examinations/ assessment centres/ interviews Information about scheduling examinations/physical, sensory and fitness examinations/assessment centres/interviews can be checked through the following channels: Registered email in SPA9; or Interview attendance guide Successful candidates securing an interview will need to complete their resume in the MyResume before attending the interview. Make sure to check the interview location and instructions provided in the invitation email. Wait for the result Candidates who have been interviewed will receive the interview results via email notification.
Judicial and Legal Service Commission is a constitutional body established to appoint, confirm in service, and implement disciplinary action against Grade L9 Legal Officers in the judicial and legislative services. Application procedure to SPKP via SPA Check the terms of appointment/ job description/ salary You can also check for job matches that match your qualifications and areas of specialization. Advertisement for job vacancies at SPKP Job vacancy advertisements can be viewed at: Applying for a position under SPKP via SPA Applications can be made through the Malaysian Public Service Commission's Employment Registration System. Further information regarding the appointment of SPKP can be found at the following link: Check the scheduling of assessments/ physical/ sensory and intelligence examinations/ assessment centres/ interviews Information about scheduling examinations/physical, sensory and fitness examinations/assessment centres/interviews can be checked through the following channels: Registered email in SPA9; or Interview attendance guide Successful candidates securing an interview will need to complete their resume in the MyResume before attending the interview. Make sure to check the interview location and instructions provided in the invitation email. Wait for the result Candidates who have been interviewed will receive the interview results via email notification.
The Education Services Commission is an agency under the Prime Minister's Department and is an independent body that acts as the Appointing Authority for Education Service Member. Appointments are subject to vacancy and applications are open at all times for the following positions: Education Services Officer Education Services Officer Grade DG5 Education Services Officer Grade DG9 Higher Education Officer Higher Education Officer Grade DH5 Higher Education Officer Grade DH9 Members of Implementing Group (AKP) Administrative Assistant (Clerical/Operations) Grade N1 Administrative Assistant (Finance) Grade W1 Student Management Assistant Grade N1 Laboratory Assistant Grade C1 General Service Assistant Grade H1 SPP Position Application Procedure Application for positions either as Education Services Officer, Higher Education Officer and Members of Implementing Group (AKP) on the mySPP system. Applicants can check their applications, interview calls, interview results and services online via the following link:
Police Force Commission is the Appointing Authority responsible for appointing police personnel. Appointments are subject to vacancy and applications are open through advertisements for the following positions: Police Inspector, Grade Y7 Police Sergeant, Grade Y5 Police Constable, Grade Y1 Police Constable, Aborigines Grade Y1 Applying for a police officer position You can apply on the following portal: Information regarding service schemes, appointment conditions, starting salaries and job descriptions can also be viewed on the e-Recruitment portal.
Malaysian Armed Forces Council is the Appointing Authority for the appointment of officers and soldiers in the Malaysian Armed Forces, namely: Malaysian Army Royal Malaysian Navy Royal Malaysian Air Force Appointments are subject to vacancy. Applications are only open through advertisements for the following recruitments: Cadet Officer Graduate Eligibility Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Perajurit Muda (Army) Qualification Requirements: SPM/ SVM/ SKM/ Diploma Perajurit Muda (Navy) Qualification Requirements: SPM/ SVM/ SKM/ Diploma Perajurit Muda (Air Force) Qualification Requirements: SPM/ SVM/ SKM/ Diploma Applying for a position in the Malaysian Armed Forces Applications can be made on the Join the Armed Forces portal. Information regarding application requirements, physical requirements and starting salary can also be obtained from the Join the Armed Forces portal.
