MAURITIUS PUBLIC SERVICE

PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT NO. 1 OF 2025

NOTICE OF VACANCY
Appointment as Police Constable/Woman Police Constable
in the Mauritius Police Force

The public is hereby informed that the Disciplined Forces Service Commission
will conduct a selection exercise for the recruitment of suitably qualified
MALE and FEMALE candidates for appointment in the grades of
Police Constable and Woman Police Constable, respectively, in the
Mauritius Police Force.

2. Age limit, Qualifications & Other Requirements

2.1 Candidates should have reached their 18th birthday and should not have
reached their 30th birthday on 25 May 2025.

2.2 A. Candidates should possess a Cambridge School Certificate with at least

a pass in English Language, French Language and Mathematics or
Principles of Accounts or passes obtained on one certificate at the
General Certificate of Education “Ordinary Level” either (i) in five
subjects including English Language, French Language and
Mathematics or Principles of Accounts with at least Grade C in any two
subjects or (ii) in six subjects including English Language, French
Language and Mathematics or Principles of Accounts with at least
Grade C in any one subject or an equivalent qualification acceptable to
the Disciplined Forces Service Commission.

B. Candidates should:-

(i) satisfy the following minimum physical requirements –

For male candidates

Height: 1 m 70

Chest Measurement: 84 cm (normal inspiration)

For female candidates

Height: 1 m 63

(ii) have a good physique;

(iii) be able to undergo strenuous physical exercise; and

(iv) have a normal eyesight (without glasses or contact lenses).

C. Candidates should be computer literate.

Candidates should produce written evidence of knowledge claimed.

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NOTE:

Candidates should not bear tattoos on visible parts of their body whilst
wearing uniform/uniform with short sleeves on and after joining the
Mauritius Police Force.

3. Mode of Application, Physical Measurement Tests and Verification of

Documents

3.1 Qualified MALE and FEMALE candidates who wish to apply for appointment
as Police Constable/Woman Police Constable are requested to call in person
in order to register themselves as candidate and to fill in an application
form according to the schedules detailed at paragraph 3.3.

3.2 Candidates should bring along with them a recent passport size photograph
together with the originals of their:

(i) National Identity Card;

(ii) Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate (where applicable);

(iii) Cambridge SC/GCE (Ordinary Level) [plus HSC/GCE (Advanced Level)

and higher qualifications, if any]; and

(iv) Evidence of computer literacy.

NOTE: 1. Candidates should wear sports shorts or training suits at the

Physical Measurement Tests (PMT).

2. Failure to produce originals of required documents may entail

disqualification.

3.3 REGISTRATION OF CANDIDATES IN MAURITIUS

The exercise in Mauritius will be carried out at the Police Band Headquarters
(near VIPSU/SMF Complex & Coca Cola), Willoughby Road, Vacoas
(except for those domiciled in Rodrigues) from 08 30 to 12 00 hours according
to the schedules given below. Candidates will register themselves and will
have to fill in an Application Form after passing a height screening. The birth
and educational certificates of those who pass the screening test will be
verified on the same day and they will undergo PMT to ascertain whether they
satisfy the physical requirements, as prescribed. Candidates who pass the
PMT will be handed over a convocation letter to attend the Physical Aptitude
Tests (PAT) before they leave.

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(a) Schedule for MALE candidates

Surname starting with letter/s:

A&B Monday 26 May 2025

C&D Tuesday 27 May 2025
E, F, G, H & I Wednesday 28 May 2025
J, K & L Thursday 29 May 2025
M, N & O Friday 30 May 2025
P, Q & R Monday 02 June 2025
S, T, U, V, W, X, Y & Z Tuesday 03 June 2025

NOTE: Male candidates who, for valid reasons, are unable to register
themselves on the scheduled dates mentioned above, will be allowed to
do so on the following additional date: -

Extension date for Male candidates (A to Z):

Date: Wednesday 04 June 2025

Time: 08 30 to 12 00 hours

(b) Schedule for FEMALE candidates: -

Surname starting with letter/s: -

A&B Monday 09 June 2025

C, D, E, F & G Tuesday 10 June 2025

H, I, J, K & L Wednesday 11 June 2025

M, N, O, P & Q Thursday 12 June 2025

R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y & Z Friday 13 June 2025

NOTE: Female candidates who, for valid reasons, are unable to register
themselves on the scheduled dates mentioned above, will be allowed to
do so on the following additional date: -

Extension date for Female candidates (A to Z):

Date: Monday 16 June 2025.

Time: 08 30 to 12 00 hours

3.4 For candidates domiciled in RODRIGUES, the Commission will conduct a

separate exercise in Rodrigues. They will be notified accordingly in a Press
Communiqué in due course.

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4. Selection Procedure, Conditions of Training, Duties and Salary

4.1 Eligible candidates will be required to undergo various tests and

examinations, including measurement tests, physical aptitude
tests/operational field tests and medical examination and to attend an
interview.

4.2 Selected candidates will be appointed in a temporary capacity in the first

instance and will be required to undergo both theoretical and practical
training, including on-the-job training, for a period of at least one year in all
aspects of the work prescribed for the grades, as approved and arranged by
the Police Department.

On satisfactory completion of the training and clearance of all tests and on

being favourably reported upon, they will be considered for appointment to
the grade of Police Constable/Woman Police Constable, as appropriate, as
and when vacancies occur.

4.3 Bond

Temporary Police Constables/Temporary Woman Police Constables will be

required after serving a satisfactory trial period of one month, to enter into a
bond in the sum of two hundred and sixty thousand, six hundred and fifty
rupees (Rs 260,650/-) guaranteed by two sureties and undertake to follow
the training course regularly, complete it and serve the Mauritius Police Force
for a continuous period of two years as from the date of appointment as Police
Constable/Woman Police Constable, as appropriate, in a substantive
capacity. The two sureties should produce evidence (such as payslip, bank
statement, etc.) that they have the capacity to honour the bond in case of
default.

4.4 Duties and Salary:

1. Police Constables/Woman Police Constables will be responsible

through their supervising officers for –

(i) the proper discharge of the duties laid down under Sections 9(1),
9(2) and 9(3) of the Police Act; and

(ii) the enforcement of all laws and regulations in force in the State
of Mauritius.

2. To use ICT in the performance of his/her duties.

3. To perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed
above or related to the delivery of the output and results expected from
the Police Constable/Woman Police Constable in the roles ascribed to
him/her.

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Note:

1. Police Constables/Woman Police Constables will be required to undergo

medical/psychological tests, including blood/urine tests for drug misuse,
during their training period or, as and when required, to assess their fitness
to serve the Police Force.

2. Police Constables/Woman Police Constables are required to work on shift,

covering a 24 hour service, including Sundays and Public Holidays, officially
declared cyclone days and during emergencies.

3. Police Constables/Woman Police Constables are required to work for longer

hours in cases of emergencies, raids, parades, drills, official functions and
whenever their services are needed.

4. Police Constables/Woman Police Constables may also be called upon to

perform duties in mainland, Rodrigues and the Outer Islands of the Republic
of Mauritius.

The permanent and pensionable posts of Police Constable and Woman Police
Constable carry salary in scale Rs 18,650 x 275 – 18,925 x 300 – 19,525 x 325 –
21,475 x 375 – 22,225 x 400 – 23,425 x 525 – 26,050 x 675 – 27,400 x 825 – 35,650
x 900 – 37,450 x 950 – 38,400 a month.

Appointment in a temporary capacity in the grade of Police Constable and Woman

Police Constable, as appropriate, carries a flat salary of Rs 18,650 a month.

IMPORTANT

1. This Notice of Vacancy is available on the website of the Public Service

Commission and Disciplined Forces Service Commission at
https://psc.govmu.org and at the Enquiry Counters of (a) the Ministry of
Public Service and Administrative Reforms, Ground Floor, Emmanuel
Anquetil Building, Port Louis, (b) the Office of the Public Service
Commission and Disciplined Forces Service Commission, 7, Louis
Pasteur Street, Forest Side and (c) the Chief Commissioner’s Office, Port
Mathurin, Rodrigues.

2. Candidates should not send any Application Form or letter of application

to the Disciplined Forces Service Commission, but they should call in
person as indicated at paragraph 3.3 above to apply.

Disciplined Forces Service Commission,

7, Louis Pasteur Street,
Date: 12 May 2025 FOREST SIDE.