Correctional Service Opens Applications for Prison Officer Trainees

The Maldives Correctional Service has announced it is seeking officers to work in the country's prisons. In the announcement, the authority invited applications for the post of "Prison Officer Trainee" to work in all prisons across the Maldives. The deadline for applying for the post is open until the 29th of this month, and applicants have been asked to email the relevant documents to https://my.corrections.gov.mv/jobs. The salary for the post is MVR 6,050. In addition, after taking the oath, a service post allowance of MVR 5,555 will be paid. Requirements for the job include: - Must be a Maldivian citizen. - Must have obtained a Level 3 certificate under the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the work of the post; or - Must have completed Grade 10; or - Must have completed the Maldives National Service Programme. - Must be aged 18 years and under 35 years. - Must be in a state of health capable of performing the duties of a prison officer. - Must not be a person proven before a court to have committed any type of criminal offence, and must not be a person who has sought treatment for a prohibited narcotic substance. In addition, applicants must pass a physical fitness test and a swimming test to determine their physical health. Applicants must also pass a medical examination, an interview and a background assessment. The announcement stated that only those who are shortlisted from among the applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted for an interview. The Correctional Service said the forms of those who do not meet the requirements will be rejected. Officers are always sought in order to improve the conditions of prisons. The students of the most recent batch graduated last week. The article was written by Fathimath Ajfaan and published on 13 October 2026 at 15:21.