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.
- Age limit, Qualifications & Other Requirements
2.1 Candidates should have reached their 18th birthday and should not have reached their 30th birthday
on 26 October .
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. They should –
(i) satisfy the following minimum physical requirements –
For male candidates
Height: 1m 70
Chest measurement 84 cm (normal inspiration)
For female candidates
Height: 1m 63
(ii) have a good physique with their Body Mass Index (BMI) values ranging between
18.50 and 27.50;
(iii) be able to undergo strenuous physical exercise;
(iv) have a normal eyesight (without glasses or contact lenses); and
(v) be computer literate.
Candidates should produce written evidence of knowledge claimed.
NOTE: Candidates should not bear tattoos on visible parts of their body.
Mode of Application, Physical Measurement Test 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); and
(iii) Cambridge SC/GCE (OL) [plus HSC/GCE (AL) and higher qualifications,
if any].
Note: 1. Candidates should wear sports shorts or training suits at the PMT when their weight
measurement will also be taken for the purpose of computation of the Body Mass
Index (BMI).
- 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 those domiciled in Rodrigues) from
08.45 to 11.30 hours and from 12.30 to 14.00 hours according to the schedules given below.
Candidates will register themselves and 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 a physical measurement test (PMT) to ascertain whether they satisfy
the physical requirements and BMI values, as prescribed. Candidates who pass the PMT and satisfy
the BMI values will be handed over a convocation letter to attend a physical aptitude test (PAT)
before they leave.
MALE candidates
Surnames starting with letter/s:-
A – Tuesday 27 October
B – Wednesday 28 October
C – Thursday 29 October
D – F – Friday 30 October
G – I – Tuesday 03 November
J – L – Wednesday 04 November
M – Thursday 05 November
N – Q – Friday 06 November
R – Monday 09 November
S – Tuesday 10 November
T – Z – Wednesday 11 November
NOTE: 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 dates
exceptionally provided they justify the reasons of their inability to attend on the
scheduled dates:
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Extension dates for Male candidates
- Surnames starting with letter/s A to L – Thursday 12 November ;
- Surnames starting with letter/s M to Z – Friday13 November ;
FEMALE candidates
Surnames starting with letter/s:-
A & B – Monday 16 November
C – F – Tuesday 17 November
G – J – Wednesday 18 November
K – M – Thursday 19 November
N – Q – Friday 20 November
R & S – Monday 23 November
T – Z – Tuesday 24 November
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 dates exceptionally provided
they justify the reasons of their inability to attend on the scheduled dates:
Extension date for Female candidates: Letter/s A to Z – Wednesday 25 November 2020.
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.
- Selection Procedure, Conditions of Training, Duties and Salary
4.1 Candidates will be required to undergo various tests and examinations, including measurements test,
physical aptitude test/operational field test 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 grade, as arranged by the
Responsible Officer. They will be required to undergo medical/psychological test, including
blood/urine tests for drug misuse, during their training period or, as and when required, to assess
their fitness to serve in the Police Force.
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, as appropriate, as and when vacancies
occur.
4.3 Duties and Salary:
Police Constables/Woman Police Constables will be responsible through their Supervising
Officers for the –
(i) proper discharge of duties as laid down under Sections 9(1), 9(2) and 9(3) of the Police
Act;
(ii) enforcement of all laws and regulations in force in the State of Mauritius;
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(iii) use of ICT in the performance of their duties; and
(iv) performance of such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related to
the delivery of the output and results expected from Police Constables and Woman Police
Constables in the roles ascribed to them.
Note: - Police Constables and 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. - Police Constables and 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. - Police Constables and Woman Police Constables may also be called upon to perform duties
in mainland, Rodrigues and the Outer Islands of the Republic of Mauritius.
During their temporary appointment, the selected candidates will draw a flat salary of Rs 16,075 a
month. The posts of Police Constable and Woman Police Constable carry salary in scale Rs 16,075
x 325 – 17,700 x 375 – 19,575 x 475 – 21,950 x 625 – 23,200 x 775 – 32,500 x 925 – 33,425 a
month.
IMPORTANT - This Notice of Vacancy is available on the website of the Public Service Commission and
Disciplined Forces Service Commission at http://psc.govmu.org and at the Enquiry Counters of (a)
the Ministry of Public Service, Administrative and Institutional Reforms, Ground Floor, Emmanuel
Anquetil Building, Port Louis and (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. - 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. - Sanitary precautions:
(i) Wearing of mask is mandatory; and
(ii) Social distancing should be maintained in waiting areas.
Disciplined Forces Service Commission,
7, Louis Pasteur Street,
Date: 07 October FOREST SIDE.