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30-10-2024

`Job Corner for Non-Ethnic Chinese`

Non-ethnic Chinese have equal access to government job opportunities

Appointments to the Civil Service are based on the principle of open and fair competition. All candidates are assessed on the basis of their ability, performance and character, and having regard to the stipulated entry requirements set according to the job requirements of the grade concerned.

Non-ethnic Chinese applicants, like all others, have equal access to government job opportunities. Heads of Department / Grade, having regard to the job requirements of the grades under their respective purview, specify appropriate Chinese and English language proficiency requirements (LPRs) as part of the entry requirements for the grades concerned. This arrangement is in line with the guidance of the Equal Opportunities Commission issued in accordance with the Race Discrimination Ordinance.

Language Proficiency Requirements for Civil Service Jobs

It is the established policy to maintain a biliterate (Chinese and English) and trilingual (Cantonese, Putonghua and English) Civil Service in order to meet the long-term operational and development needs. The language proficiency requirements of civil service grades are normally laid down as part of the entry requirements for recruitment –

a. for degree / professional grades, the language proficiency requirements are normally set at either Level 2 or Level 1 in the two language papers (viz. Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [Note1] ;
b. for non-degree grades with academic qualification requirements at the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) level or above, the language proficiency requirements are normally at least Level 2 in Chinese Language and English Language subjects in the HKCEE, or equivalent [Note2];
c. for non-degree grades with academic qualification requirements lower than the HKCEE level, the language proficiency requirements are normally aligned with the minimum academic qualification prescribed for the concerned grades; and

d. for non-degree grades that do not have any prescribed academic qualification, the language proficiency requirements are also set at a level commensurate with the job requirements of the concerned grades.

[Note 1]

Language Proficiency Requirements

Some examples of examination results which equivalent to certain level in the UE of UC paper of the CRE

Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE

  • Level 5 or above in English Language of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE)

  • Grade C or above in Use of English of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) or in English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A Level)

  • An overall band of 6.5 or above with no subject score below band 6 obtained in the same sitting in the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the 2-year validity period of the test

Level 2 in the UC paper of the CRE

  • Level 5 or above in Chinese Language of the HKDSEE

  • Grade C or above in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the HKALE

Level 1 in the UE paper of the CRE

  • Level 4 in English Language of the HKDSEE

  • Grade D in Use of English of the HKALE or in English Language of the GCE A Level

Level 1 in the UC paper of the CRE

  • Level 4 in Chinese Language of the HKDSEE

  • Grade D in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the HKALE


[Note 2]

For civil service appointment purpose, Grade C and Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 3 and Level 2 respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth. Grade C and Grade D in Chinese Language and English Language in International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) / General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) / General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)(GCE O Level) are accepted as comparable to Level 3 and Level 2 in Chinese Language and English Language respectively in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) / HKCEE for civil service appointments. "Attained" and "Attained with Distinction" results in the Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) subject is accepted respectively as meeting the Chinese language proficiency requirements of Level 2 and Level 3 in Chinese Language in HKDSEE.

Latest Civil Service Vacancies with Lowered / Relatively Lower Language Proficiency Requirements


Please note that the following list of job vacancies only serves as a summary for easy reference. For full details and the latest position of the listed job vacancies, please visit the online Government Vacancies Enquiry system on the Civil Service Bureau website at (https://www.csb.gov.hk/) and follow the application procedures as specified in the recruitment advertisements to apply for the jobs. You may also view the details of the listed job vacancies through the "Government Vacancies" Mobile Application (App), which can be downloaded from Google Play, Apple App Store and HUAWEI AppGallery for free.

Total: 18 Jobs
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`Clerical Assistant`
Clerical Assistant
Various Government Bureaux and Departments
Job No. 48611
Salary
HK$15,180 per month
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted all year round until further notice.
Detail
Academic Requirement
Secondary 4
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Secondary 4 standard
`Medical and Health Officer`
Medical and Health Officer
Department of Health
Job No. 48702
Salary
HK$77,855 per month
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted all year round until further notice.
Detail
Academic Requirement
Professional qualification
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
'Level 1' result in the Use of Chinese paper in the Common Recruitment Examination and able to speak fluent Cantonese. (Note: Applicants without the requisite CRE results, or equivalent, but have met the other entry requirements may also apply. Candidates who do not have Level 1 in the Use of Chinese paper of the CRE by the time of appointment may also be appointed. However, only a limited number of applicants who do not possess the requisite Chinese language proficiency but are able to speak fluent Cantonese may be appointed subject to the operational needs of the Department.)
`Dental Officer`
Dental Officer
Department of Health
Job No. 45772
Salary
HK$71,010 per month
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted all year round until further notice.
Detail
Academic Requirement
Professional qualification
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
'Level 1' result in the Use of Chinese paper in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) and able to speak fluent Cantonese. (Note: Applicants without the requisite CRE results, or equivalent, but have met the other entry requirements may also apply. Candidates who do not have Level 1 in the Use of Chinese paper of the CRE by the time of appointment may also be appointed. However, only a limited number of applicants who do not possess the requisite Chinese language proficiency but are able to speak fluent Cantonese may be appointed subject to the operational needs of the Department.)
`Assistant Officer II`
Assistant Officer II
Correctional Services Department
Job No. 48668
Salary
Entry point HK$24,070-HK$26,575 per month
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted all year round until further notice.
Detail
Academic Requirement
Certificate; or HKDSEE or HKCEE results; or Secondary 5
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Level 2 or above in Chinese Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or have a pass result in the Assistant Officer II Language Test, and able to speak fluent Cantonese.
`Police Constable`
Police Constable
Hong Kong Police Force
Job No. 47141
Salary
HK$28,940 per month
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted all year round until further notice.
Detail
Academic Requirement
HKDSEE results; or HKCEE results (Note: Students who will attain the requisite academic qualification within the current academic year may also apply. Final year undergraduate students graduating in the academic year of 2025 and penultimate year undergraduate students graduating in the academic year of 2026 may also apply.)
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Level 2 or above in Chinese Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or have a pass result in the Chinese language test for Police Constable recruitment exercise; and able to read and write Chinese and speak fluent Cantonese.
`Police Inspector`
Police Inspector
Hong Kong Police Force
Job No. 47142
Salary
Entry point HK$52,015-HK$55,465 per month
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted all year round until further notice.
Detail
Academic Requirement
(a)(i) Degree; or (a)(ii) Degree, or Higher Deploma, or Associate Degree, or Diploma; or (a)(iii) HKALE results plus HKCEE results, or HKDSEE results (Note: Final year undergraduate students graduating in the academic year of 2025 and penultimate year undergraduate students graduating in the academic year of 2026 may also apply.)
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
(a)(i) "Level 1" result in the Use of Chinese paper in CRE; or (a)(ii)&(iii) Level 2 or above in Chinese Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or have a pass result in the Chinese language test for Police Inspector recruitment exercise; and (b) able to read and write Chinese and speak fluent Cantonese.
`Artisan (General Duties)`
Artisan (General Duties)
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Job No. 48733
Salary
HK$19,535 per month
Application Deadline
09-01-2025 23:59:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Nil
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Primary 6 standard; or able to communicate in simple Cantonese/ Chinese and read simple Chinese
`Domestic Servant in the Chief Justice's Residence`
Domestic Servant in the Chief Justice's Residence
Judiciary
Job No. 48754
Salary
HK$19,535 per month
Application Deadline
10-01-2025 17:00:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Nil
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Able to communicate in fluent Cantonese and simple Putonghua, and read and write Chinese
`Chief Steward in the Chief Justice's Residence`
Chief Steward in the Chief Justice's Residence
Judiciary
Job No. 48753
Salary
HK$31,795 per month
Application Deadline
10-01-2025 17:00:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Nil
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Able to communicate in fluent Cantonese and simple Putonghua, and read and write Chinese
`Workman II`
Workman II
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
Job No. 48715
Salary
HK$15,175 per month
Application Deadline
10-01-2025 23:59:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Nil
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Know simple Chinese or English
`Works Supervisor II (Electrical)`
Works Supervisor II (Electrical)
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
Job No. 48757
Salary
HK$25,115 per month
Application Deadline
09-01-2025 23:59:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Certificate; or Technician apprenticeship; or Craft apprenticeship
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Secondary 3 standard
`Printing Technician II (Pre-press stream)`
Printing Technician II (Pre-press stream)
Government Logistics Department
Job No. 48740
Salary
HK$20,770 per month
Application Deadline
02-01-2025 23:59:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Diploma or Technician foundation certificate; or Apprenticeship; or Secondary 3; or Primary 6
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Primary 6 standard
`Head Steward`
Head Steward
Financial Secretary's Office
Job No. 48741
Salary
HK$23,585 per month
Application Deadline
06-01-2025 23:59:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Nil
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Able to speak fluent Cantonese and Putonghua; and read and write Chinese
`Surveyor of Ships (Ship)`
Surveyor of Ships (Ship)
Marine Department
Job No. 48745
Salary
HK$82,330 per month
Application Deadline
08-01-2025 23:59:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Professional qualification and Degree
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Level 2 or above in Chinese Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE
`Surveyor of Ships (Nautical)`
Surveyor of Ships (Nautical)
Marine Department
Job No. 48744
Salary
HK$82,330 per month
Application Deadline
08-01-2025 23:59:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Professional qualification and Degree (Note: Candidates who are pursuing a Bachelor's degree and are graduating in 2024, 2025 or 2026 respectively may also apply)
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Level 2 or above in Chinese Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE
`Surveyor of Ships (Engineer and Ship)`
Surveyor of Ships (Engineer and Ship)
Marine Department
Job No. 48743
Salary
HK$82,330 per month
Application Deadline
08-01-2025 23:59:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Professional qualification and Degree (Note: Candidates who are pursuing a Bachelor's degree and are graduating in 2024, 2025 or 2026 respectively may also apply)
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Level 2 or above in Chinese Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE
`Cultural Services Assistant II`
Cultural Services Assistant II
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Job No. 48746
Salary
HK$15,180 per month
Application Deadline
02-01-2025 23:59:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Secondary 4
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Secondary 4 standard
`Artisan`
Artisan
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Job No. 48737
Salary
HK$19,535 per month
Application Deadline
03-01-2025 23:59:00
Detail
Academic Requirement
Nil
Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement
Able to communicate in Cantonese/ Chinese; read simple Chinese; and write simple Chinese or simple English

[Note]

a) For civil service appointment purpose, Grade C and Grade E in Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 3 and Level 2 respectively in Chinese Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

b) Grade C and Grade D in Chinese Language in International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) / General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) / General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)(GCE O Level) are accepted as comparable to Level 3 and Level 2 in Chinese Language respectively in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) / HKCEE for civil service appointments.

c) "Attained" and "Attained with Distinction" results in the Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) subject is accepted respectively as meeting the Chinese language proficiency requirements of Level 2 and Level 3 in Chinese Language in HKDSEE.

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