2. Application
The application windows in 2025 are as follows. Do note the timelines and plan for your application accordingly.
For undergraduates, we encourage you to apply during your third or fourth year of studies.
| Application Window |
Notify Application Outcome from |
Interview Period |
Earliest Date to Assume Duty |
Earliest Possible NIE Intake |
Dec 2024 - Jan 2025
26 Dec 2024 to 15 Jan 2025 |
From 15 Jan 2025 |
Jan 2025 to Mar 2025 |
23 Jun 2025 or 14 Jul 2025 |
- Non-PE: Dec 2025
- PE: Jul 2026
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Feb 2025
4 Feb to 24 Feb 2025 |
From 18 Feb 2025 |
Feb 2025 to Mar 2025 |
23 Jun 2025 or 14 Jul 2025
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- Non-PE: Dec 2025
- PE: Jul 2026
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Apr - May 2025
29 Apr to 26 May 2025 |
From 19 May 2025 |
26 May to 8 Aug 2025 |
17 Dec 2025 |
- Non-PE: Dec 2026
- PE: Jul 2026
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Aug - Sep 2025
19 Aug to 8 Sep 2025 |
From 8 Sep 2025 |
15 Sep to 24 Oct 2025 |
Jan 2026 |
- Non-PE: Dec 2026
- PE: Jul 2026
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Sep - Oct 2025
30 Sep to 20 Oct 2025 |
From 20 Oct 2025 |
27 Oct to 28 Nov 2025 |
Jun / Jul 2026 |
- Non-PE: Dec 2026
- PE: Jul 2027
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You may also click directly on the application windows below to find out more:
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Dec 2024
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Feb 2025
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Apr 2025
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Aug 2025
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Sep 2025
KEY DATES
26 Dec 2024 to 15 Jan 2025
Application
Submit your application via Careers@Gov by 11pm of the window’s closing date. Please apply with complete information and your latest transcript to avoid delays in processing.
Applications submitted outside the application windows will be processed together with other applications received in the following window.
To help us process applications smoothly, the following applicants should apply by:
| Applicants interested to teach PE |
You are strongly encouraged to apply by 8 Jan 2025 so that we can process your applications for the Physical Proficiency Test and interview. |
| Final-year students (University programmes) |
You should submit your applications within the first two weeks of the application window opening.
You are strongly encouraged to apply early in your final year. |
| Fresh graduates (University programmes) |
You should submit your applications within the first two weeks of the application window opening.
You may apply to us during any of the application window openings.
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| Mid-career applicants (Degree holders & above) |
We welcome mid-career individuals who are keen to pursue a teaching career to apply to us during any of the application window openings.
If you are successful in your application, we will discuss on the earliest possible date of your assumption of duty based on your unique circumstances.
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Interview period
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
Following your interview, our recruitment team will carefully evaluate all interviewed candidates. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks after your interview, your application is still being actively considered.
If you are among our earliest shortlisted candidates, you could hear from us earliest from 15 Jan 2025 onwards about your interview date.
Earliest possible Compulsory Contract Teaching Stint start date
If your teaching stint starts in Jun / Jul 2025, you will receive the Letter of Offer earliest from 7 Mar 2025 onwards.
Earliest possible NIE intake
- Non-PE: December 2025
- PE: July 2026
KEY DATES
4 Feb 2025 to 24 Feb 2025
Application
Submit your application via Careers@Gov by 11pm of the window’s closing date. Please apply with complete information and your latest transcript to avoid delays in processing.
Applications submitted outside the application windows will be processed together with other applications received in the following window.
To help us process applications smoothly, the following applicants should apply by:
| Applicants interested to teach PE |
You are strongly encouraged to apply by 10 Feb 2025 so that we can process your applications for the Physical Proficiency Test and interview. |
| Final-year students (University programmes) |
You should submit your applications within the first two weeks of the application window opening.
You are strongly encouraged to apply early in your final year.
|
| Fresh graduates (University programmes) |
You should submit your applications within the first two weeks of the application window opening.
You may apply to us during any of the application window openings.
|
| Mid-career applicants (Degree holders & above) |
We welcome mid-career individuals who are keen to pursue a teaching career to apply to us during any of the application window openings.
If you are successful in your application, we will discuss on the earliest possible date of your assumption of duty based on your unique circumstances.
|
Interview period
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
Following your interview, our recruitment team will carefully evaluate all interviewed candidates. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks after your interview, your application is still being actively considered.
If you are among our earliest shortlisted candidates, you could hear from us earliest from 18 Feb 2025 about your interview date.
Earliest possible Compulsory Contract Teaching Stint start date
If your teaching stint starts in Jun / Jul 2025, you will receive the Letter of Offer from 25 Apr 2025 onwards.
Earliest possible NIE intake
- Non-PE: December 2025
- PE: July 2026
KEY DATES
29 Apr 2025 to 26 May 2025
Application
Please submit your complete application, including your latest transcript, via Careers@Gov by 2300 hours on the closing date. Applications submitted after this time may encounter technical difficulties and cannot be guaranteed successful submission.
For applicants interested to teach PE, please submit your completed application by 12 May 2025 so that we can process your applications for the Physical Proficiency Test and interview. We can only proceed with applications that contain all required information.
Interview period
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
Following your interview, our recruitment team will carefully evaluate all interviewed candidates. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks after your interview, your application is still being actively considered.
If you are among our earliest shortlisted candidates, you could hear from us as early as 19 May 2025 about your interview date.
Earliest possible Compulsory Contract Teaching Stint start date
If your teaching stint starts on 17 Dec 2025, you will receive the Letter of Offer from 18 Jul 2025 onwards.
Earliest possible NIE intake
- Non-PE: Dec 2026
- PE: Jul 2026
KEY DATES
19 Aug 2025 to 8 Sep 2025
Application
Please submit your complete application, including your latest transcript, via Careers@Gov by 2300 hours on the closing date. Applications submitted after this time may encounter technical difficulties and cannot be guaranteed successful submission.
For applicants interested to teach PE, please submit your completed application by 25 Aug 2025 so that we can process your applications for the Physical Proficiency Test and interview. We can only proceed with applications that contain all required information.
Interview period
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
Following your interview, our recruitment team will carefully evaluate all interviewed candidates. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks after your interview, your application is still being actively considered.
If you are among our earliest shortlisted candidates, you could hear from us as early as 8 Sep 2025 about your interview date.
Earliest possible Compulsory Contract Teaching Stint start date
If your teaching stint starts in Jan 2026, you will receive the Letter of Offer from 7 Nov 2025 onwards.
Earliest possible NIE intake
- Non-PE: Dec 2026
- PE: Jul 2026
KEY DATES
30 Sep 2025 to 20 Oct 2025
Application
Please submit your complete application, including your latest transcript, via Careers@Gov by 2300 hours on the closing date. Applications submitted after this time may encounter technical difficulties and cannot be guaranteed successful submission.
For applicants interested to teach PE, please submit your completed application by 6 Oct 2025 so that we can process your applications for the Physical Proficiency Test and interview. We can only proceed with applications that contain all required information.
Interview period
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
Following your interview, our recruitment team will carefully evaluate all interviewed candidates. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks after your interview, your application is still being actively considered.
If you are among our earliest shortlisted candidates, you could hear from us as early as 20 Oct 2025 about your interview date.
Earliest possible Compulsory Contract Teaching Stint start date
If your teaching stint starts on Jun / Jul 2026, you will receive the Letter of Offer from 19 Dec 2025 onwards.
Earliest possible NIE intake
- Non-PE: Dec 2026
- PE: Jul 2027
Please note that the timelines above are only indicative. We will advise you on your actual Assumption of Duty (AOD) date if shortlisted for employment. We seek your understanding and patience that the AOD date may change, as it is subjected to possible further assessments.
