Work in the fields of news services, publicity, promotion and public relations in Government bureaux or departments. Mainly responsible for media research; information dissemination and media arrangements; publicity and promotions and emergency duties. May be required to work shift.

(a) (i) a Hong Kong degree, or equivalent [Note 1 & 2]; and at least 5 years’ experience in the fields of journalism, publicity or public relations; or (ii) an accredited associate degree/higher diploma in arts or journalism from a Hong Kong tertiary institution, or equivalent [Note 1 & 2]; and at least 5 years’ experience in the fields of journalism, publicity or public relations; or (iii) a diploma in arts or journalism from a registered post-secondary college issued after the date of its registration, or equivalent [Note 1 & 2]; and at least 5 years’ experience in the fields of journalism, publicity or public relations; or (iv) Level 3 or equivalent [Note 3] or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) [Note 4], or equivalent; or a pass in two subjects at Advanced Level in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination and Level 3/Grade C or above in three other subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination [Note 5], or equivalent; and at least 8 years’ experience in the fields of journalism, publicity or public relations; and (b) a pass result in the Aptitude Test [Note 6] in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE); and (c) met the language proficiency requirements of ‘Level 2’ results in the two language papers [Note 6] (Use of Chinese [Note 7] and Use of English [Note 7 & 8]) in the CRE, or equivalent; and a good command of spoken English and Cantonese. Candidates without the requisite CRE results but who have met the other entry requirements may also apply. However, they will only be considered for appointment subject to their obtaining the requisite results in the relevant papers in the coming CRE [Note 9] to be held in June 2013. Information Officer (General) Written Examination : Eligible applicants are required to sit an Information Officer (General) written examination conducted by ISD. The examination date will be posted to ISD website (http://www.isd.gov.hk). Only those who have passed the examination will be further considered for the selection interview. Candidates who are not invited to attend the written examination within three months from the closing date may assume their applications unsuccessful. Basic Law Assessment : For the purpose of heightening public awareness of the Basic Law (BL) and promoting a culture of learning of BL in the community, assessment of BL knowledge will be included in the recruitment for all civil service jobs. Results of the BL test (BLT) for degree/professional grades will be one of the considerations to assess the suitability of a candidate but will not affect his/her eligibility for applying for civil service jobs. As a general principle, the main consideration for suitability for appointment remains a candidate’s qualification, experience and caliber. The coming BLT conducted by the Civil Service Examinations Unit will be held in June 2013. The application period is from 5 to 18 April 2013. Candidates with a Hong Kong degree or equivalent should send their applications directly to the Civil Service Examinations Unit. For candidates with qualifications specified at items (a)(ii), (a)(iii) and (a)(iv) under Entry Requirements above, they should submit their “Application Form for Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test” to ISD not later than 18 April 2013. Enquiries on the BLT should be directed to the Civil Service Examinations Unit by phone at 2537 6429 or by email to [email protected].