PNGDF Military Cadet Programme 2023 Recruitment for 2024

Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Commander Major-General Mark Goina says his administration is looking to reintroduce the school military cadet programme. The PNGDF Military Cadet Programme 2023 Recruitment for 2024 is now awaiting the approval of the PNG government.

Update: Click here for the latest updates on Police recruitment, screening and training for the other regions, including Milne Bay, Northern South-Fly, and North-Fly.

Here is a brief overview of the programme.

PNGDF Commander Major-General Mark Goina (insert)

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History

The PNG Defence Force Commander said the PNGDF Military Cadet Programme existed in pre-Independence, in the 1960s and early 1970s, in schools. 

The Marape Government was keen on reintroducing the programme in 2023.

Importance of PNGDF Cadet Programme

The PNGDF Military Cadet Programme is vital for instilling discipline and command and building good character among the younger generation.

“PNGDF will play a supporting role in this programme that would be headed by the reserve force legislation.” PNG Force (PNGDF) Commander Major-General Mark Goina.  

PNGDF Military Cadet Programme 2023

The PNGDF Cadet programme will come in three stages

1. Reserve force, 
2. Youth programme and
3. School cadet programme.

The youth programme had started, run by the PNGDF’s reserves, capability and development branch.

The intent is to allow the youths to go through a programme in collaboration with the National Youth Services and other government agencies and departments that deal with youths.

Awaiting PNG Government Approval

The PNG Defence Force made a submission to the PNG government and is awaiting approval from the National Executive Council (NEC). 

PNGDF is hoping that the submission will go through Parliament and be enacted into law.

The PNGDF Reserve Force Branch is ready to roll out the PNGDF Cadet Programme when the government gives the approval.

PNGDF Recruitment 2023 - DHERST

The PNGDF would recruit new intakes next year in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST).

“Going in 2023 onwards, all applicants will come through the school leavers’ form, we have established a collaboration with the higher education department to assist and screen through our requirements.” PNG Force (PNGDF) Commander Major-General Mark Goina.

If the applicants are successful they will be recruiting with the PNG Defence Force as early as next year, 2023, for 2024.

How to apply for PNGDF Military Cadet Programme 2023 Recruitment for 2024?

It is still early, but we know that the PNGDF cadet programme will be run by the PNGDF under the reserve force umbrella programme.

Selection will be done by the higher education department. That means that the Grade 12 students must apply through the National Online Application System (NOAS).

In fact, this is a better way to do the selection and run the programme as it cuts out the 'middle-man' in the selection process.

The RPNGC police recruitment 2023 has taken its 2022 recruitment online to ease the process of selection and recruitment.

It appears that the PNGDF Cadet programme will be directly supported by the PNG Government under the TESAS (HECAS & AES) scholarship scheme if/when the students are selected through NOAS. Also, students can enter as non-school leavers and get selected as self-sponsored students. This remains to be seen for now.

Meanwhile, if you are a 2023 Grade 12 school leaver, ask your school for that latest information as you fill in your online school leavers form this year. 

School Leavers DHERST selection

The selection through the DHERST's NOAS is the best way forward for PNGDF. 

This education blog hopes that the RPNGC (Police) and CIS (Warder) also follow the same selection and recruitment channel.

Select the Grade 12 school leavers through DHERST's NOAS, recruit them into the programmes and train them to be better citizens.

PNG CIS Recruitment List 2022 PDF Is Out

CIS Recruitment List 2022 is now out. Find out how to download the list, the training locations and what to do if you see your name on the list.

PNG CIS (Correctional Institution Services) recruitment of 120 Custodial Officers

The CIS calling for the recruitment of 120 Custodial Officers. The recruitment is in line with the reforms stipulated in the Strategic Plan 2019-2022.

The recruitment drive this year is the first step in achieving a secure and containment environment for the CIS Remand and Convicted Detainees in the 21 Correctional Institution Facilities around our country.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT PAY BRIBE TO ANY CIS OFFICER OR ANYONE WHO CLAIMS TO BE A CIS RECRUITMENT OFFICER. THIS RECRUITMENT DRIVE IS A PUBLIC SERVICE EXERCISE TO STRENGHTEN CIS IN THE COUNTRY. REPORT ANYONE ASKING FOR MONEY (OR EXPECTING APPLICANTS TO PAY THEM IN CASH OR KIND) TO THE CONTACT ADDRESS BELOW WITH HIS/HER PHOTOS AND A BRIEF STATEMENT CLEARLY STATING THE OFFICER'S INTENTION TO EXTORT MONEY FROM YOU. 

Police Trainees and Cadent recruitment for 2023 is now open, click here for more info.

Here is the latest information on PNGDF recruitment 2023 for 2024.

CIS Recruitment List 2022

PNG CIS released the Correctional Service Custodial Officers Pre-Entry Testing and Interview Listings 2022. There are 5 stages of the recruitment process. 

1. Release of the CIS Recruitment List 2022,
2. Sitting the CIS pre-entry test
3. Interview
4. Documents validations
5. Releasing of the final CIS selection list 2022 for 2023 training

Download the list at the CIS website. Follow the link to the CIS Recruitment List 2022 PDF file in blue, see below.

Download the PNG CIS Recruitment List PDF 

Below are the short-listed applicants who have been selected to undergo Pre-Entry Tests, Interviews and other mandatory selection processes.

Download the list and check your names. [Get the CIS Recruitment Shortlist of Candidates 2022, CLICK HERE, 4 pages 196kb]. This will take you to the download page where you can get the PDF file.

The names on the CIS recruitment list are arranged according to your local CIS branch. Go straight to your provincial CIS branch and identify your name. 

If you have applied and your name is not on the list, it means that you have not been selected.

You can also get information on Police Recruitment 2022/2023 on this page.

Click on the blue link to download the CIS Recruitment Name List PDF

What applicants must do

Applicants must go to their designated locations between November and December 2022. Download the CIS application list 2022 and check the dates of each of the 21 CIS locations.  

Applicants who reside in other provinces must arrange their own travel to the appointed locations for testing.

Correctional Service will not be liable for any individual issues or expenses incurred during the time of the Recruitment exercise. 

Recruitment for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville will be conducted in Buka and Arawa.

New interested applicants not in this approved list can apply directly to Correctional Service Headquarters for consideration for future recruitment.

Papua New Guinea Correctional Service, CIS

The Papua New Guinea Correctional Service is established under Correctional Service Act 1995. Its strategic development activities are outlined in its Strategic Plan 2019 to 2022 and its Annual Activity implementation plan 2022 aligned to the MTDP III and Law and Justice Sector Policy which empowers us to provide a safe and secure society for all.

Correctional Service’s main priority is captured in the Correctional Service Strategic Plan 2019-2022 for “Modernization and Reform”.

This recruitment exercise (RECRUITMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CUSTODIAL OFFICERS, PRE-ENTRY TESTING and INTERVIEW EXERCISE) is in line with the long-term development plan of modernising and reforming the PNG CIS.

Download the list and check your names. [Get the CIS Recruitment Shortlist of Candidates 2022, CLICK HERE, 4 pages 196kb]. 

Contact CIS

If you have any questions, leave a comment below or contact the CIS recruitment team directly.

(PHONE)    +675 312 1700 

(EMAIL)    infodesk@cs.gov.pg