Civil service discriminates against external degrees. Agree or disagree?
Is there a government body that assesses overseas qualifications for employment to the Public Service?
Acceptance of qualifications for employment is determined by the respective employers. There is no government authority that assesses or grants recognition to qualifications awarded by overseas institutions for employment to the Public Service, because we are in no position to know about qualifications awarded by universities from all over the world.
How do I know that my degree is acceptable for employment in the Singapore Public Service?
For graduate positions, degrees from universities accredited by the home government of the country where the university is located will be considered for appointment into the Public Service. This applies to degrees obtained full-time or part time, through distance-learning or twinning programmes, etc. Professional qualifications such as law and accountancy from foreign institutions also need to be recognised by the relevant professional body in Singapore to be considered for appointment.
If you wish to check on the accreditation status of your degree, you can refer to relevant guidebooks such as the Commonwealth Universities Yearbook, or call the relevant education centres or professional bodies.
Click: A list of guidebooks, education centres and professional bodies
The Public Service does not solely look at academic qualification when choosing candidates. We also take into account other important factors such as relevant work experience, past performance (e.g. track records), as well as personal attributes like leadership abilities. The relative emphasis on each factor and the criteria set depends on the nature and level of the job, and only the candidate who best fits the overall requirements of the job will be recruited.
source: www.vog.gov.sg