NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE APPLICATION (In response to PSC Circular Notes)
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) The Online Application Form can be accessed at http://psc.govmu.org/English/Pages/ServingOfficersHome.aspx
2) Candidates are required to follow the procedures that can be accessed through the “How To Apply” option on the above link.
3) The candidates should ensure that the Online Application Forms are filled in correctly and with utmost care. Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate filling of the Online Application Form may entail a candidate’s elimination.
4) It is an offence to give information which is false or to conceal any relevant information. This may lead to an application being rejected or, if a candidate has already been appointed, to the termination of his
appointment.
5) Qualifications obtained after the closing date for the submission of applications as specified in the
advertisement will not be accepted. Only qualified persons should apply.
6) The onus for the prompt submission of applications by the closing date lies solely on the candidates.
7) The duly filled-in Online Application Form should contain full details regarding qualifications, previous
experience and any other factors which would qualify the candidate for consideration relating to the post applied for. Documentary evidence and a statement of relevant particulars, e.g. job description and content, dates and employer’s certificate (scanned documents as well as any additional details) should be sent to the following e-mail address, stating the post applied for (as indicated in the Online Application Form).
a) pscrecruitment@govmu.org
b) pscpostal@govmu.org
8) The original of the birth certificate, school leaving certificate, examination certificates, testimonials or any other documents should NOT be sent with the Online Application Form unless specified otherwise, but the same should be readily available and produced as and when requested.
9) A candidate who is overseas must inform the Commission by e-mail that he is an “overseas candidate” and should make his own arrangements to return to Mauritius to attend an interview/examination by the Commission if required to do so.
10) A candidate should immediately inform the Commission about any change of address.
11) A candidate who is proceeding abroad, should immediately inform the Commission of his overseas address and the expected date of his return.
12) Recruitment by the Commission is made solely on the basis of qualifications and merit. Candidates must guard themselves against any person who promises employment against reward, financial or otherwise, and report the case immediately to the nearest Police Station.
13) Any person who directly or indirectly by himself or by another person and in any manner, influences or attempts to influence any decision of the Commission or the Chairperson or any Deputy Chairperson or any Commissioner shall commit an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine and to imprisonment.
14) The Commission reserves the right to convene for interview only the best-qualified candidates.
15) The Commission will not give any reason to candidates not convened for an interview.
All applications for positions at the Public Service Commission (PSC) and Disciplined Forces Service Commission (DFSC) must be submitted through the e-Recruitment portal on the http://psc.govmu.org page.
Please note that the PSC and DFSC only accept applications from citizens of Mauritius. Candidates should ensure that they complete and submit their application online well in advance of the closing date in order to meet the deadline. Candidates bear full responsibility for the timely submission of their applications. The PSC and DFSC cannot be held liable for any delays that are unrelated to their own systems.
Candidates are advised that if they apply for a position and subsequently make changes to their profile, these changes will be reflected in the submitted application. Please bear this in mind if you are considering amending your application for the purpose of applying for another post.
Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement
of receipt. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt you have not submitted your application correctly, and the PSC and DFSC will not consider you as a candidate.
If you have any questions regarding your application, please send an e-mail to pscrecruitment@govmu.organdpscpostal@govmu.orgquoting the reference number of the
position.
For any other query, please contact the PSC help desk at the e-mail addresspdsc@govmu.org,
phone number 6709705 and fax number 6703417.
If you encounter technical problems, please send an e-mail to Government Online Centre at support@ncb.mu or phone at 454 9955.
Support is available Monday to Friday from 08:45 to 16:00.
Before applying for any position, please consider whether your qualifications are commensurate with the competencies stipulated in the vacancy notice. Indiscriminately applying for vacancies might harm your credibility.
If you have been approached by any persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of
the PSC and DFSC and requesting the payment of a fee, please send an e-mail immediately to pdsc@govmu.org and report the case immediately to the nearest Police Station.