PNG Defence Force Recruitment 2025 – How to Apply Online and What to Expect Next

The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) has officially announced the 2025 General Enlistee Recruitment. The announcement was posted on their Facebook page on Friday, 21 November 2025.

If you are interested in joining the PNGDF, you can now apply online through the LaborSolutions application portal. Read on to find out how to apply, and what to expect next.

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How to Apply for PNGDF Recruitment 2025

PNG Insight has been a reliable source for updates on PNGDF, RPNGC, and Correctional Service recruitment for many years. Stay connected with us on YouTube and here on the blog as we guide you through this year’s application process.

Step 1: Visit the Application Portal

Go to: https://www.laborsolutions.net/questionnaire

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Entry Criteria (Read Carefully Before Applying)

To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be 18–25 years old

• Have a Grade 12 certificate with C grades or better in Maths and English

• Be single

• Have a minimum height of 165 cm

• Have no medical conditions or deformities, including:
  drug use, CHS, penile modifications, HIV, VDRL, Hepatitis B, hypertension, anemia, color blindness, obesity, pregnancy, or any chronic illness

• Be a Papua New Guinea citizen

• Be computer literate

• Be ready for screening, including literacy, medical, psychological, and fitness tests

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Step 2: Complete the Online Questionnaire

Fill out the full questionnaire on the portal.

The questionnaire is made up of 8 sections:

1. Personal Information
   Your name, date of birth, gender, province, village, contact details, NID number, etc.

2. Eligibility Check
   Citizenship, height, health status, criminal record.

3. Educational Qualification
   Your highest qualification, school or institution, year completed, and field of study.

4. Work Experience / Skills
   Employment status, previous work or volunteer experience, skill areas.

5. Motivation & Suitability
   Why you want to join, your strengths, willingness to serve anywhere, fitness and lifestyle questions.

6. References
   Names and contacts of two referees and their relationship to you.

7. Document Uploads
   One combined PDF containing:

   • Letter of Interest

   • CV with photo

   • Certificates and transcripts

   • Valid ID (NID or Birth Certificate)

   • Police Clearance

   • Three reference letters

8. Declaration
   Confirming your information is true and you agree to the terms.

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Step 3: Submit Your Application

Click Submit at the end of the questionnaire.

That’s it — your application is complete!

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What Happens Next?

After submitting, you will need to wait for PNGDF recruitment officers to contact you.

At this time, the exact number of enlistees and the release date of the list have not been confirmed.

According to PNGDF’s announcement, only selected applicants will be contacted for screening. After the screening process, the final list of successful enlistees will be published.

If you have questions about Cadet Officer or Direct Entry Officer recruitment, you can message the PNGDF directly on their official Facebook page.

PNG Teaching Service Commission Online System: Teacher Appointments Go Digital

 A New Chapter in PNG Education: The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) is stepping into the digital age with a bold new initiative to streamline teacher appointments in Papua New Guinea. After decades of delays, bottlenecks, and appointment confusion, the launch of the Teacher Appointment and Establishment Online Register (TAEOR), also called the PNG Teaching Service Commission Online System,  is set to change how teaching positions are managed across the country.

What Is TAEOR - PNG Teaching Service Commission Online System?

TAEOR is an online system that will bring order and transparency to teacher postings. From recruitment and acting appointments to leave monitoring and manpower planning, TAEOR is designed to cover all major aspects of teacher management.

According to TSC Commissioner Maini Ugaia, this system aims to “fix long-standing problems” that have hindered appointments in the past—especially in rural and remote provinces.

 Provincial Rollout Begins

The reform started with a workshop for education teams in the Highlands Region, including TSC regional directors and provincial education advisers. The training marks the first step toward provincial officers gaining access to the system and implementing it in their own districts.

Western Highlands TSC adviser Benny Tep said past inconsistencies in appointments created unnecessary pressure for teachers, but he’s hopeful that this new system will bring clarity and fairness.

Why It Matters

For too long, teacher appointments in PNG have been affected by delays, poor coordination, and human error. That’s had real consequences—teachers showing up to schools without official postings, schools left without staff, and students missing out.

The new online system promises to:

• Speed up appointments and reduce delays
• Help provinces align teacher numbers with actual school needs
• Track teacher performance and leave in real time
• Enable better planning and accountability

TSC Director Paul Lapun summed it up perfectly: “Correct appointments mean better results. If we don’t get that right, education suffers.”

What’s Next? Once the system is fully rolled out across all provinces, PNG may finally have a teacher appointment process that’s efficient, transparent, and fair. For teachers, it means more certainty. For schools, more support. And for students—perhaps most importantly—it means better access to education.