Career Opportunities
Discover available openings at SEAB.
Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) is a statutory board with the mission to provide quality educational assessment and research services to our customers in Singapore, and other parts of the world. We invite you to join our team for a rewarding and challenging career.
In 2026, we have been recognised among Singapore's Top 300 Employers in the inaugural 2025 Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI) – reflecting SEAB’s ongoing commitment to creating meaningful career pathways, fostering inclusive growth, and investing in our people's potential. Find out more on the SOI website (opens in new tab).

We invite you to join our team for a rewarding and challenging career.
Please see the career opportunities available at SEAB below. You may also refer to Careers@Gov (opens in new tab)for further information.
Research Officer, Assessment Research - 2 Year Contract
Job Responsibilities
Successful applicant will play an active role in conducting research on educational measurement and assessment issues. The incumbent is also expected to develop assessment services and products that are fit for purpose, educationally sound and positively transforming for stakeholders. The key responsibilities include:
Conduct research studies which focus on harnessing technology to assess complex competencies for 21st Century education
Apply statistical techniques to support assessment-related analysis
Provide project management and consultancy services for assessment projects
Job Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Mathematics and/or statistics-related field, with at least 3 years of experience in research studies, educational measurements and/or data analytics (e.g. machine learning & data mining)
Proficient in the use of statistical analysis software (e.g. STATA, SAS, RUMM2020, R-Programming, etc.)
Experience in the use of coding applications (such as Visual Studio) with C/C#/C++, Visual Basic or Java Programming, will be useful
Experience in the education sector will be an advantage
Adaptable, meticulous individual with excellent analytical skills
Able to communicate complex concepts in an applied and practical manner to get buy-in from the stakeholders
Enjoy working in teams in a dynamic and innovative work environment
Assistant Manager/Manager (Candidate Services), Exam Operations Division - 2 Year Contract
Job Responsibilities
Successful applicant will play an active role in managing examination-related processes and processing related applications, including access arrangements (AA), appeal for review of results, etc. The key responsibilities include:
Managing and processing AA applications and key processes which include preparing briefing slides for AA coordinators, conducting briefings, and working closely with vendors and MOE partners to manage exam systems.
Handling and processing appeal for review of results applications, including follow-ups, acknowledgment, processing, and releasing outcomes for both school and private candidates.
Providing customer service support for exam-related inquiries received from the public and schools.
Supporting Operations Room duties, including answering calls and responding to exam-related enquiries.
Overseeing the unit's communication channels.
Identifying opportunities to streamline and improve work processes and procedures, and recommending solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Participating in and contributing to relevant projects to support the continuous improvement of examination processes and procedures.
Undertaking any other tasks as assigned by the reporting officer or unit head.
Job Requirements
At least 2 years of working experience in administrative and/or operations-related work.
Proficient in IT applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and AI tools such as Pair Chat, Chat GPT and SmartCompose to enhance response preparation and efficiency.
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
Possess a high degree of integrity, and is result-driven and meticulous.
Dependable team player and possess a positive working attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.
Assessment Officer (Chinese Language) – 2 Year Contract
Job Responsibilities
Successful applicant will play an active role in the planning and development of examination question papers for national and non-national examinations in accordance with the respective syllabi. The key responsibilities include:
Develop question papers for national and non-national examinations
Develop accurate and appropriate answer keys and oversee marking exercises
Serve as an external moderator for national examinations
Revise and develop examination syllabi
Coordinate briefings, seminars, and workshops for markers and examination personnel
Conduct various trial studies and write research papers and reports
Job Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Chinese Language, Chinese Studies, Chinese Literature, Education or related field with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education
At least 5 years of relevant experience in teaching Chinese Language and developing assessment plans and tools to assess learning of the language
Highly proficient in Chinese Language, with a strong interest in the subject and assessment
Possess good communication skills and is able to engage stakeholders effectively
Organised, systematic, analytical and exercises initiative
Meticulous to details
Able to produce clear reports and make recommendations
Able to work with ambiguity
Possess a positive mindset with mental and emotional resilience
Application Procedure
If you are interested in any of the above position, please submit your application with your educational certificates to Careers@Gov (opens in new tab).
