Source: www.ifaq.gov.sg/spf
National
Service
If I've not served my National Service, can I
apply?
Yes, you can. If you have not served your Full-Time National
Service, you can be directly enlisted into the SPF as a regular
Police Officer. You will need to serve a Minimum Term of Engagement
(MTE) of 5 years, which includes your 2-year NS liability.
If I'm a full-time National Serviceman, who is presently
serving my 3 months Basic Military Training (BMT), am I eligible to
apply?
Yes, you may. However, you have to submit your application early
(preferably at least 2 months prior to your completion of BMT).
This is to facilitate the arrangement for your interview before
your BMT completion and vocational unit posting.
What is Minimum Term of Engagement (MTE)?
Minimum Term of Engagement (MTE) refers to the period of regular
service a serviceman must complete in order to be deemed as having
discharged his Full-Time National Service (NS) liability.
The MTE for all servicemen enlisted directly into regular service
in the Singapore Police Force is 5 years.