Police Regular Recruitment & Cadet Officer Program 2023/24

Regular Recruit & Cadet Application Results, Screening & Selection Dates for Hela, Enga, Eastern Highlands, AROB, East New Britain, and South Fly, Western Province Applications Only.

ProvinceStarting DateLocationTime
Hela22nd May 2023Kimininga Police Barracks – Gymnasium8:30am – 4:30pm
Enga24th May 2023Kimininga Police Barracks – Gymnasium8:30am – 4:30pm
Eastern Highlands22nd May 2023YC Hall, Goroka8:30am – 4:30pm
AROB22nd May 2023Hutzena Police Training Center, Buka8:30am – 4:30pm
East New Britain26th May 2023Gazelle International Hotel, Kokopo8:30am – 4:30pm
South Fly22nd May 2023Daru Police Training Cell8:30am – 4:30pm
Interview schedule
  • Only eligible candidates are listed with a date, attendance time and application number. If your name is not listed, your application was unsuccessful and you should not attend. All non-eligible candidates will be turned away.
  • To continue with your application, you must attend at the date and time listed and know your application number.
  • Eligible candidates for Hela and Enga must organize own Transport and Accommodation during Selection Center at Mt Hagen

What to bring to your screening appointment

  • Photo ID (Only NID Card /Driver’s License or Passport will be accepted)
  • Evidence of birth date (Only Passport /Driver’s License /NID or birth certificate are accepted)
  • Original Grade 12 School Leaver Certificate and /or Academic Transcript if upgraded (copies not acceptable) for candidates applying for regular recruitment and serving members applying for Cadet roles
  • Original Degree or Diploma Certificate (copies not acceptable) for candidates applying for Direct Entry Cadets

What to bring to your interviews

  • Photo ID (Only above-mentioned photo ID proof will be accepted).
  • Three passport-size photos taken within the last three (3) months.
  • Referee details (x2) – must provide names and mobile numbers of those who can be reached when telephoned. Uncontactable referees will rule candidates out of the process.

Failure to provide specific requirements on these dates will rule you out of the process.

Candidates who progress to the Testing Stage will be advised of their testing time after the successful completion of the the initial screen. Tests are tentatively scheduled to start:

ProvinceStarting DateApproximate Time
HelaMonday, 22nd May 2023Midday Starting
EngaFriday, 24th May 2023In the afternoon
Eastern HighlandsTuesday, 23rd May 2023In the afternoon
AROBMonday, 22nd May 2023Midday Starting
East New BritainMonday, 29th May 2023In the afternoon
Daru, South FlyMonday, 22nd May 2023In the afternoon
Tentative test schedule

Candidates who progress to the interview stage will be advised of details on the notice board at the venue.

Please log on to www.rpngc.gov.pg to view this advert and eligible candidate final listing.

Authorized by
Mr David Manning, MBE, OStJ,DPS, QPM
Commissioner of Police