Ministry of Defence

Consider a career where your achievements and contributions have a direct influence on the nation - impacting the life of every Singaporean.

At the Ministry of Defence, our mission is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.

The Defence Executive Officer

Defence Executive Officers (DXOs) are the non-uniformed personnel integral to MINDEF and the SAF. We carry through MINDEF’s objectives of diplomacy and preclusion of threats to Singapore’s security, by contributing in a wide range of jobs that cater to different interests and aptitudes.

As a DXO, your work ensures the security of our nation, and contributes to social stability and economic growth. In short, what you secure in a day, secures Singapore’s future. Answer the calling to serve a higher purpose – be a vital part of our homeland defence.

Learn more about the career opportunities and development prospects under the DXO Scheme.