RPNGC Recruitment 2026: Complete Guide to 89 Vacancies, Entry Requirements, & Online Application Process

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) has officially released RPNGC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement 1/2026 for the Administration Support Wing and Specialist Operations, opening 89 permanent and contract positions across Papua New Guinea.

Whether you are an administrative clerk, a certified tradesperson, an ICT specialist, or an experienced aviation professional, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know: position listings, required documents, addressing format, and application procedures.

📌 Fast Key Facts

• Total Vacancies: 89 Positions
• Official Closing Date: Friday, 09th October 2026 at 4:00 PM
• Application Mode: ONLINE ONLY via the official RPNGC Portal.
• Hard Copy Submission: NOT ACCEPTED (Any hand-delivered physical applications will be disqualified automatically).
• Authorized By: David P Manning, MBE, OStJ, DPS, QPM – Commissioner of Police

📄 Mandatory 8-Point Application Checklist

To avoid immediate rejection during preliminary screening, ensure your digital application packet contains all eight required documents scanned into clean, legible PDF formats:

1. Expression of Interest (EOI) Letter – Must clearly state the Position Number, Designation, and Salary Range.
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) – With recent contact details and work history.
3. Certified Copies of Educational Qualifications – Certificates, diplomas, or degrees.
4. Identification Document – Valid National Identity (NID) Card or Birth Certificate.
5. Passport-Sized Photo – Recent and formal.
6. Recent Medical Report – Standard medical clearance report.
7. Recent Police Clearance – Valid character report.
8. Three (3) Professional References – At least two (2) referees must be external to the RPNGC.

How to Address Your Expression of Interest (EOI) Letter

Plaintext

Assistant Commissioner of Police
Human Resource Division
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box 85
Konedobu, NCD

Attention: OIC Recruitment & Selection

🏢 Complete Breakdown of Vacant Positions (89 Roles)

1. Human Resource Division

Human Resource Management Directorate

No.	Position No.	Position Title / Designation	Location
1	ASW0000062	Manager – Payroll	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
2	ASW0000073	Salaries Officer	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
3	ASW0000076	Salaries Officer	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
4	ASW0000078	Repatriation Officer	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
5	ASW0000079	Edits Officer	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
6	ASW0000080	Enquiries Officer	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
7	137POL0185	Salaries Clerk	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
8	137POL0186	Salaries Clerk	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
9	137POL0187	Salaries Clerk	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
10	137POL0188	Salaries Clerk	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
11	137POL0189	Edits Clerk	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
12	137A000223	Driver	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
13	137A000224	Driver	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
14	137A000225	Driver	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)

Human Resource Development Directorate

No.	Position No.	Position Title / Designation	Location
1	ASW0000033	Staff Development Officer	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
2	ASW0000040	Personnel Assistant	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)

2. Policy & Planning Division

No.	Position No.	Position Title / Designation	Location
1	ASW0000096	Research Officer	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
2	ASW0000095	Research Policy & Planning Officer	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
3	ASW0000097	Senior Research Policy & Planning Officer	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
4	ASW0000098	Project Officer	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)
5	ASW0000099	Monitoring & Evaluation Officer	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)

3. Logistics Division

No.	Position No.	Position Title / Designation	Location
1	137A000211	Director Transport, PHQ	Police Headquarters
2	137A000201	OIC Central Stores	Central Stores
3	137A000171	Director – Logistics Publications	Police Headquarters
4	137A000087	Project Manager	Police Headquarters
5	137A000199	OIC – NCD Quartermaster	NCD Headquarters
6	137A000212	Coordinator Transport	Police Headquarters
7	137A000097	Senior Works Officer	Police Headquarters
8	137A000088	Maintenance Officer	Police Headquarters
9	137A000200	Divisional Quartermaster	Divisional HQ
10	137A000080	Senior Storeman	Central Stores
11	137A000204	OIC Quartermaster – Central Stores	Central Stores
12	137A000207	Quartermaster	Logistics HQ
13	137A000208	Quartermaster	Logistics HQ
14	137A000209	Quartermaster	Logistics HQ
15	137A000091	PIP Project Implementation	Police Headquarters
16	137A000090	Lands Officer	Police Headquarters
17	137A000099	Carpenter	Gordons Workshop
18	137A000100	Carpenter	Gordons Workshop
19	137A000101	Carpenter	Gordons Workshop
20	137A000222	Driver	Logistics HQ

4. Commissioner’s Office

No.	Position No.	Position Title / Designation	Location
1	137A000260	Director – Media	Police Headquarters (Konedobu)

5. Specialist Operations Division

ICT Directorate

No.	Position No.	Position Title / Designation	Location
1	137F000363	Divisional Technician	Lae Metropolitan Command

Air Wing Directorate

No.	Position No.	Position Title / Designation	Location
1	137A000266	Pilot – Air Ops	Air Wing HQ
2	137A000269	L.A.M.E. Airframes Officer	Air Wing HQ
3	137A000270	L.A.M.E. Airframes Officer	Air Wing HQ
4	137A000272	L.A.M.E. Engines Officer	Air Wing HQ
5	137A000273	Load Master – Air Ops	Air Wing HQ

6. Divisional Commands (Provincial Administration Wing)

Region / Command	Position No.	Position Title	Station / Location
NCD / Central	ASW0000160	Manager – Provincial Administration	Central PHQ
	ASW0000161	Provincial Administration Officer	Central PHQ
Southern	ASW0000178	Manager – Provincial Administration	Milne Bay PHQ (Alotau)
	ASW0000179	Provincial Administration Officer	Milne Bay PHQ (Alotau)
	ASW0000186	Manager – Provincial Administration	Oro PHQ (Popondetta)
	ASW0000187	Provincial Administration Officer	Oro PHQ (Popondetta)
	ASW0000173	Manager – Provincial Administration	Gulf PHQ (Kerema)
	ASW0000174	Provincial Administration Officer	Gulf PHQ (Kerema)
New Guinea Islands	ASW0000255	Manager – Provincial Administration	East New Britain PHQ (Kokopo)
	ASW0000256	Provincial Administration Officer	East New Britain PHQ (Kokopo)
	ASW0000273	Manager – Provincial Administration	West New Britain PHQ (Kimbe)
	ASW0000274	Provincial Administration Officer	West New Britain PHQ (Kimbe)
	ASW0000276	Manager – Provincial Administration	New Ireland PHQ (Kavieng)
	ASW0000269	Manager – Provincial Administration	Manus PHQ (Lorengau)
Border	ASW0000191	Manager – Provincial Administration	East Sepik PHQ (Wewak)
	ASW0000192	Provincial Administration Officer	East Sepik PHQ (Wewak)
	ASW0000195	Manager – Provincial Administration	West Sepik PHQ (Vanimo)
	ASW0000196	Provincial Administration Officer	West Sepik PHQ (Vanimo)
	ASW0000165	Manager – Provincial Administration	Western PHQ (Daru)
	ASW0000166	Administration Officer	South Fly
	ASW0000167	Administration Officer	North Fly
Northern	ASW0000208	Manager – Provincial Administration	Morobe PHQ (Lae)
	ASW0000209	Provincial Administration Officer	Morobe PHQ (Lae)
	ASW0000204	Manager – Provincial Administration	Madang PHQ (Madang)
	ASW0000205	Provincial Administration Officer	Madang PHQ (Madang)
	ASW0000216	Manager – Provincial Administration	Eastern Highlands PHQ (Goroka)
	ASW0000217	Provincial Administration Officer	Eastern Highlands PHQ (Goroka)
Highlands Eastern-End	ASW0000222	Manager – Provincial Administration	Western Highlands PHQ (Mt. Hagen)
	ASW0000223	Provincial Administration Officer	Western Highlands PHQ (Mt. Hagen)
	ASW0000232	Manager – Provincial Administration	Chimbu PHQ (Kundiawa)
	ASW0000233	Provincial Administration Officer	Chimbu PHQ (Kundiawa)
	ASW0000321	Manager – Provincial Administration	Jiwaka PHQ (Banz/Kurumul)
	ASW0000322	Provincial Administration Officer	Jiwaka PHQ (Banz/Kurumul)
Highlands Western-End	ASW0000239	Manager – Provincial Administration	Southern Highlands PHQ (Mendi)
	ASW0000240	Provincial Administration Officer	Southern Highlands PHQ (Mendi)
	ASW0000247	Manager – Provincial Administration	Enga PHQ (Wabag)
	ASW0000248	Provincial Administration Officer	Enga PHQ (Wabag)
	ASW0000316	Manager – Provincial Administration	Hela PHQ (Tari)
	ASW0000317	Provincial Administration Officer	Hela PHQ (Tari)
Bougainville (BPS)	ASW0000279	Manager – Provincial Administration	AROB HQ (Buka)
	ASW0000280	Provincial Administration Officer	AROB HQ (Buka)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I submit my application in person at Police Headquarters in Konedobu?

No. RPNGC has strictly stated that physical/hard copy applications will not be accepted. All applications must be submitted online through the links provided on the official website ([https://rpngc.gov.pg/career-with-rpngc/vacancies/](https://rpngc.gov.pg/career-with-rpngc/vacancies/)).

Q2: Can I apply for more than one position?

Yes, but you must submit separate online applications for each role, complete with a tailored Expression of Interest (EOI) letter specifying the correct Position Number and Designation.

Q3: What happens if my police clearance or medical report is delayed?

Submit proof of your application receipt or appointment for medical/police checks alongside an explanation note in your PDF application bundle to show due diligence before the 09th October 2026 cutoff.

Q4: Will unshortlisted applicants be contacted?

No. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all preliminary requirements will be contacted directly for interviews.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online

1. Combine all 8 required documents into clear PDF files on your computer or smartphone.
2. Go directly to the RPNGC Vacancies Page.
3. Locate your desired job under its respective Directorate or Regional Command.
4. Click the APPLY button adjacent to the Position Number.
5. Fill out the digital application form, attach your PDF files, and confirm submission.

Source: https://rpngc.gov.pg/career-with-rpngc/vacancies/

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