General Clerk (Salary: HK$14,885 per month)

Entry Requirements:  Candidates should have: 

  1. Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) (Note 1), or equivalent; OR

    Level 2 / Grade E or above in five subjects including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (Note 2), or equivalent;

  2. Chinese word processing speed of 15 words per minute and English word processing speed of 20 words per minute and knowledge in the application of common business software (Note 3); and

  3. relevant full-time working experience is preferred.

Notes: 

  1. For appointment purpose, "Attained" in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Languages subjects in the HKDSEE before 2025 or specific grades / levels in Other Languages subjects in the 2025 HKDSEE and henceforth are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in the HKDSEE.

  2. For appointment purpose, "Grade E" in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to "Level 2" in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

  3. Candidates will be required to sit for the word processing speed test and the test on the application of common business software of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

Duties: To perform general clerical duties such as general office support, personnel, finance and accounts, statistical duties and other departmental support.

    Terms of Appointment: Successful candidates will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for a period of not more than 12 months.  Renewal of contract may be offered at the absolute discretion of the Department, subject to operational need of the Department and satisfactory performance and conduct of the staff.

    Fringe Benefits: Rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity leave or paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57).  Non-Sunday General Holidays (or alterative holidays) will also be granted.

    How to Apply: 

    1. Applicants must apply online through the "G.F. 340 On-line Application System" of the Civil Service Bureau (http://www.csb.gov.hk).
    2. Candidates should state in detail in the "G.F. 340 On-line Application System" their academic qualifications and employment records with post title and detailed description of duties.  For qualifications awarded by local institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, copies of the relevant transcripts / certificates / other qualification documents are not required to be submitted at this stage of application.  As for qualifications obtained from academic institutions outside Hong Kong, copies of the relevant transcripts, certificates and other qualification documents issued by the relevant academic institutions which stated the mode of delivery (e.g. full time / part time, on campus / distance learning, etc.) of the study programmes should be submitted by e-mail to the designated e-mail address (appt3_recr@fehd.gov.hk) on or before 17 August 2026.  The title of the post being applied for and on-line application number should be quoted in the e-mail and copies of the supporting documents.
    3. Applications which are incomplete, or late, or submitted in person / by post / by fax / by e-mail will NOT be considered.
    4. For purposes of contact and notification, applicants are required to state e-mail addresses in the "G.F. 340 On-line Application System".
    5. Candidates who are selected for selection interview and skills test will normally receive an invitation by e-mail in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application.  As it takes time to process all applications, an invitation to the selection interview and skills test does not imply that an applicant has met the entry requirements of the post.   Those who are not invited for selection interview and skills test may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

    Contact E-mail Address: appt3_recr@fehd.gov.hk

    Enquiry Tel. No.: 2867 5741

    Closing Date for Application: 10 August 2026 (18:00)

    General Notes:

    1. Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.

    2. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment.  The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.

    3. Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment.  Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service.  Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.

    4. The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.

    5. Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing.  In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend selection interview and skills test.

    6. It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible.  If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he / she will be invited to attend the selection interview and skills test without being subject to further shortlisting.  Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet "Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities" which is available for reference on the CSB's website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under "Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments".

    7. Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications.  They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates to the above designated email address in strict accordance with the stipulated timeframe (i.e. on or before 17 August 2026).

    8. Non-civil service vacancies information contained in this column is also available on the GovHK website at http://www.gov.hk or "Government Vacancies" Mobile Application downloaded from Google Play / Apple App Store / HUAWEI AppGallery.

    9. Towards the application deadline, the on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications.  To ensure timely completion of the on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.