Technical Officer Trainee (Electrical)

Duties

A Technical Officer Trainee (Electrical) is required to undergo training for a period of three years and is mainly deployed on preparing of Electrical engineering drawings, production of sketches and record drawings, carrying out simple engineering calculations and occasional site engineering measurements and work with computer and computer aided drafting systems. (He/she may be required to work in remote areas, work irregular hours or shifts.)

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have (a)(i) a Certificate in Electrical Engineering from a Hong Kong polytechnic/polytechnic university or the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education/technical institute/technical college, or equivalent (Note 1); or (ii) Level 3 or above in Mathematics and Level 2 or equivalent or above in four other subjects (Note 2, 3) including Physics or Combined Science (Physics & Chemistry with the Physics component at Level 2 or above) or Combined Science (Physics & Biology with the Physics component at Level 2 or above) or Integrated Science in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent; or (iii) Grade C or above in Mathematics and Level 2 / Grade E or above in four other subjects (Note 3, 4) including Physics in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; (b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent (Note 4); and (c) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) (Note 5).

(All entry requirements should be met on or before the closing date for application. Entry Requirements (a)(i) and (c) met after the closing date for application may be considered (see Notes 1 and 5).)

Pay

Training Pay Scale Point 4 ($16,845 per month) to Training Pay Scale Point 6 ($19,105 per month)

Terms of Appointment

A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.

How to Apply

Applicants MUST apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System under the Recruitment portal of the Civil Service Bureau (<https://www.csb.gov.hk>) on or before 4 September 2026.

Applications which are incomplete, or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by email will NOT be processed.

Candidates should submit supporting documents such as copies of certificates, transcripts and any other documents relating to the Entry Requirements (a), (b) and (c) above by email to <[email hidden]> on or before 11 September 2026. Please specify “Application for Technical Officer Trainee (Electrical)” and the on-line application number as generated by the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (i) in the subject line of your email; and (ii) on every page of the supporting documents. If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as required, their applications will not be considered.

Candidates who are selected for interview will receive an invitation by email normally within six to ten weeks from the closing date for application. Please ensure that your email address is accurately provided. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.