ADVANCE PREPARATION FOR THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS OF GURKHA CONTINGENT SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE

Interview is the most important final stage for all the PRs. So you have to make satisfy them. Always try to sell yourself. Make them to think you are the best, so they have to buy you. Although, it is difficult to guess the exact questions that may be asked during the interview, you can prepare yourself for some general questions in advanced. Generally questions relate to your family back ground, personnel interest, family interest, academical achievements, general knowledge about the British Army, term and condition about the British Army, about your hobby, about your documents, current political situation, about your village and general questions related to the British Army. Questions are asked to observe your behavior under stressful conditions and to check your decision making ability. You have to verify the statements made by you so careful when you answer the questions.

NOTE:- Candidate must give natural answer on their own creation as far as applicable.

GURKHA CONTINGENT SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE

INTRODUCTION:-

Established on 9^th April, 1949, the G.C is a para-military Unit in the Singapore Police Force. A Strategic force, it has vital roles in crime fighting, counter terrorism and internal security GC is highly trained and disciplined force that seeks high recruits for a long and rewarding career as a G.C officer.

BACKGROUND OF THE SINGAPORE:-

The Singapore is situated at south east of Asia. It is physically small but very beautiful and developed country in the world, so it is also known as tourism place in the world. Actually background of the Singapore is a migrated. Community therefore people of the Singapore are mixed, such as Chinese, Indian, Muslim, Tamil, Arab, English and other minor ethnic. They are very educated, civilized, helpful and co-operative for each other. We can go easily in its neighboring country by air, sea and road. In the city, there is no need of a car, public transportation is excellent and walking is a good way to explore the city. All major attraction is also accessible by tour bus. Since the city is only 60 miles (100 km) from equator, the temperatures do not vary much. Rainfall is fairly distributed through the year. Weather of Singapore is static so there is very rare chance for people to get sick. No matter when you choose to visit, warm weather will be abundantly available. The visitor is struck immediately by Singapore’s abundance of parks, nature reserves, lush and tropical greenery.

GC’S STRUCTURE AND ORGANISATION:-

There are 5 wings and 6 Guard Companies. Every A, B and C wings has Guard Company. SERA and TRG (Training Wing) are independent for their responsibilities.

1. A-wing:- 1 and 2 Guard Company

2. B-wing:- 3 and 4 Guard Company

3. C-wing:- 5 and 6 Guard Company

4. SERA Wing

5. TRG Wing

# The Gurkha Contigent:-

It is a part of the Singapore Police Force. There is only one regiment of the Gurkha that is Gurkha Contigent. Their base is situated in Mount Vernon Camp. Single accommodation and Married Quarter are comprised within that camp. All indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available in the camp. GCSPF is special force of the Singapore. They are not only a police force but also they are PARA Military Force. In another word it is neutral force of the Singapore.

TERMS AND CONDITION OF THE GCSPF:-

Length of service:
Up to 27 years or age of 45 years [which comes first]

Eligible for pension after 15 years of service.

Pay and Allowances:

Equivalent of Singapore Police Officers.

Family Permission:

After Second Nepal leave (usually after 6 years) up to length of service)

Free accommodation with furniture furnishing and free electricity and gas

Children Education:

Up to ‘O’ level free of cost in Government School.

Accommodation:

Free of cost up to length of service.

Leave Entitlement & Passage:

Entitled for 6 months paid vacation leave in Nepal every 3 years.

Free economy class air passage for officers, his wife and children.

Married Quarter:

Free of cost up to length of service.

Life Insurance:

Group Term life and Accident Insurance.

Medical Benefits:

As Singapore police officers.

Work Permit for Family:

No work permits for family due to local rules.

Promotion System:

Direct Corporal (CPI) for 5 years of service.

Subsidized Ratio:

Central Provident fund:

Language:

Official Language is English, Other languages are Chinese, Malaya, Hindi and Tamil.

Risk: No risk at all

Main Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the GCPSF is providing internal public security for the country. Guarding of high sensitive areas such as Prime Minister and Ministers quarters, Banks, Jails, Museums and very sensitive buildings. GCSPF is not doing only 9 policing Job but they are also trained for the para military Force.