Benefits
As a Naval Diver, you will receive a competitive starting salary and remuneration package under the Warrant Officer / Specialist Career path.
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
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.
| Up to 10 years of service | $800 per year |
| More than 10 years of service | $1000 per year |
Academic Qualifications
Diploma, Higher NITEC, NITEC or minimum 1 GCE 'N'-Level pass (Enhanced Warrant Officer Scheme (EWOS))
Basic Requirements
- Singapore citizen or Singapore PR intending to take up citizenship
- Medically fit (PES B1 and above)
- Normal colour perception with perfect eyesight (Can be corrected by Corneal Refractive Surgery)
- Pass Vocational Assessment (Physical, Medical and Psychological)
Stories from Beyond
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to preserve the peace that Singapore enjoyed during my growing up years. Today, I continue to be motivated to keep this peace.”
MWO Seck Wai Kong
Frogman School Sergeant Major, Naval Diving Unit (NDU)
“In life, wealth can be measured in different ways. You can measure it in monetary terms, or in terms of life experiences. Money comes and goes, but life experiences stay with you. I don't think that there's any other career out there that will enrich you with as many life experiences as you'll get with being a Naval Diver in the RSN.”
3WO Hans Seah Chun Chong
Special Warfare Group, Naval Diving Unit (NDU)
“Being a Naval Diver will prepare you well for whatever you encounter in life, no matter where it takes you.”
2WO Roger Chan
Wing Sergeant Major, Frogman School
