Naval Diver

True courage dives deep. Defend our everyday as a Naval Diver.

Responsibilities

Known for their physical and mental strength, the Naval Divers are an elite group of individuals who form the Naval Diving Unit (NDU), one of the top fighting forces in the Republic of Singapore Navy.  

Benefits

As a Naval Diver, you will receive a competitive starting salary and remuneration package under the Warrant Officer / Specialist Career path. 

Starting Salary

Earn a starting salary between

$2,090 - $2,950

per month

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Warrant Officer/Specialist Scheme

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Career and Retirement Endowment (CARE) and Naval Diver CARE Account
  • Premium Bonus
  • Quarterly bounty and Special Forces Engagement Bonus
  • Further Studies

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Flex Benefits

Receive a lump sum between

$600–$1000

per month

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Starting Salary

Recruit 3rd Sergeant
$2,950 (Diploma) $3,960* (Diploma)
$2,700 (Higher NITEC / A-level) $3,740* (Higher NITEC / A-level)
$2,310 (NITEC) $3,320* (NITEC)
$2,090 ('O' Level and below) $3,100* ('O' Level and below)

Additional Allowances
Diving $700-$1,000

*Inclusive of diving allowance of $700

Warrant Officer/Specialist Scheme

Warrant Officer/Specialist Scheme

Recruitment Bonus - Receive a lump sum bonus of up to $46,000 upon joining as a Naval Diver*.

*Additional terms and conditions apply. Please contact Navy Recruitment Centre for more details.
Career and Retirement Endowment (CARE) and Naval Diver CARE Accounts - Upon promotion to 3WO by your 12th year of service, monthly contributions will be made into your CARE (10% of gross salary) and Naval Diver CARE (8% of gross salary) accounts to prepare you for your retirement. 
Premium Bonus - Receive pay-outs at 3rd, 6th and 12th year of service.
Monthly bounty and Special Forces Engagement Bonus - Divers are eligible for monthly bounty and special forces engagement bonus.
Further studies - Divers can pursue higher education through in-service sponsorships.

Flex Benefits

An annual lump sum allowance will be disbursed to you so that you have the flexibility in using the money as and when you need it.

First 6 years of service $600 per year
7th to 12th year of service $800 per year
13th year of service $1000 per year

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Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Diploma, Higher NITEC, NITEC or minimum 1 GCE 'N'-Level pass (Enhanced Warrant Officer Scheme (EWOS))

Basic Requirements

  1. Singapore citizen or Singapore PR intending to take up citizenship
  2. Medically fit (PES B1 and above)
  3. Normal colour perception with perfect eyesight (Can be corrected by Corneal Refractive Surgery)
  4. Pass Vocational Assessment (Physical, Medical and Psychological)

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Responsibilities

Known for their physical and mental strength, the Naval Divers are an elite group of individuals who form the Naval Diving Unit (NDU), one of the top fighting forces in the Republic of Singapore Navy.  

Benefits

As a Naval Diver, you will receive a competitive starting salary and remuneration package under the Officer career path or Warrant Officer/ Specialist Career path. 

Salary Benefits

Earn a starting salary between

$1,790–$2,350

per month

Learn more

Warrant Officer/Specialist Scheme

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Career and Retirement Endowment (CARE) and Naval Diver Care Account
  • Premium Bonus
  • Quarterly bounty and Special Forces Engagement Bonus
  • Further Studies

Learn more

Flex Benefits

Earn Flex credit points between

600–1000

per annum

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Salary Benefits

Starting Salary

Recruit 3rd Sergeant
$2,630 (Diploma) $3,610* (Diploma)
$2,030 - 2,140 (NITEC/Higher NITEC/A-level) $3000 - $3,110* (NITEC/Higher NITEC/A-level)
$1,800 - 1,920 (3 O-Level passes & above) $2,780 - $2,900* (3 O-level passes & above)

Starting Salary

Additional Allowances
Ship board $350-$450
Diving $700-$1,000

*Includes diving allowance of $700

Warrant Officer/Specialist Scheme

Warrant Officer/Specialist Scheme

Recruitment Bonus - A lump sum bonus of up to $31,000 (Non-Diploma) or up to $41,000 (Diploma) will be given upon joining as a Naval Diver.
Career and Retirement Endowment (CARE) and Naval Diver CARE Accounts - Upon promotion to 3WO by your 12th year of service, monthly contributions will be made into your CARE (10% of gross salary) and Naval Diver CARE (8% of gross salary) accounts to prepare you for your retirement
Premium Bonus- Receive pay-outs at two points in your career
Quarterly bounty and Special Forces Engagement Bonus- Divers are eligible for quarterly bounty and special forces engagement bonus
Further studies- Divers can pursue higher education through in-service sponsorships

Flex Benefits

This scheme awards credit points (1 point= $1) that you can use for: Personal development/education, vacations, children’s daycare services, children’s education, medical claims and personal insurance.

First 6 years of service 600 credits per year
7th to 12th year of service 800 credits per year
13th year of service onwards 1000 credits per year

Starting Salary

All Naval Officer
Ship Board S$350-S$450
Submarine S$750-S$850
Diving Allowance S$700-S$1000

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Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

At least 1 O-level pass

Basic Requirements

  1. Singapore citizen or Singapore PR intending to take up citizenship/li>
  2. Medically fit (PES A and PES B)
  3. Normal colour perception with perfect eyesight (Can be corrected by Corneal Refractive Surgery)
  4. Pass Vocational Assessment (Physical, Medical and Psychological)

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