Analyst/Programmer II

(1) The information on the monthly salary and maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.

(2) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should refer to “How to Apply” and submit the supporting documents as required.

Applicants without the requisite academic qualification stated in the “Entry Requirements” [Item (a)], but who are undergoing further studies with a view to obtaining the requisite qualification in the 2019/20 academic year may also apply; if selected, appointment will be subject to their obtaining the requisite academic qualification within the 2019/20 academic year. They should refer to “How to Apply” and submit the supporting documents as required.

(3) (i) Candidates’ results in the AT paper of the CRE are classified as Pass or Fail, while the results of the UC and UE papers in the CRE are classified as Level 2, Level 1 or Fail, with Level 2 being the highest. Level 2 and Level 1 results of the two language papers and Pass result of the AT paper obtained from December 2006 onwards are of permanent validity. Applicants with valid requisite results in the AT, UC and UE papers obtained in previous CREs are deemed to have met the “Entry Requirements” [Items (b) and (c)].

(ii) Level 4 in Chinese Language of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE); or Grade D in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), are accepted as equivalent to Level 1 in the UC paper of the CRE.

Level 5 or above in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade C or above in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade C or above in English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A Level), are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE.

(iii) An overall band of 6.5 or above with no subtest score below band 6 obtained in the same sitting in the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the two-year validity period of the test is accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE. The IELTS test result must be valid on any date during the application period, i.e. from 1 November 2019 to 15 November 2019.

(4) Applicants who do not possess the requisite CRE results, or equivalent, but have applied for taking the CRE originally scheduled for 5 October 2019 and now re-scheduled for 14 December 2019 in Hong Kong may also apply. Their applications will be processed subject to their obtaining the requisite CRE results in the aforesaid examination.

(5) Candidates are required to sit for a written examination in Hong Kong. Only those candidates who have passed the examination will be further considered for selection interviews. Candidates who are invited for the written examination will normally receive an invitation in about six to ten weeks from the closing date for application. Longer time may be required under certain circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received. Those who are not invited for written examination and / or interviews may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. An invitation to the written examination and / or interviews does not imply that the candidate’s qualifications meet the entry requirements of the post he / she has applied for.

(6) Applicants should note that the written examination and selection interviews will be conducted in Hong Kong only.

(7) For the purpose of heightening public awareness of the Basic Law (BL) and promoting a culture of learning of BL in the community, applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their BL knowledge. The result of the BL test for degree / professional grades will constitute an appropriate weighting in a candidate’s overall assessment.

(8) Application form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)] can be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s website at www.csb.gov.hk. It is also available at any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of the Home Affairs Department and any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division of the Labour Department.