Assistant Software Developer

1. Pension contribution receivable under the Pensions Act of the Maldives.
2. Additional allowance based on the salary scale set out in the government's pay framework for employees.

1. Developing, testing, implementing and upgrading the systems, websites, databases and portals required by the ministry.
2. Planning and preparing the databases of the systems.
3. Identifying changes and updates needed for the systems, websites, databases and portals, and taking measures to secure them.
4. Providing support related to the systems, websites, databases and portals maintained by the unit.
5. Taking reports from the systems maintained by the unit.
6. Resolving problems arising in the ministry's attendance system, making changes required to the system, and taking backups of the system's database according to regulations.
7. Preparing proposals and specifications related to development and software.
8. Logging calls received by the unit as well as issues raised by email and in writing, responsible for them, and resolving those issues.
9. Carrying out the work of a section staff member when that staff member's work is temporarily assigned due to leave, and carrying out tasks assigned by the supervisor related to the job.

1. Holding a Bachelor's degree or Honours Bachelor's degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the duties of the post.

Educational requirements for the post:

1. AI and Machine Learning
2. Applied Artificial Intelligence
3. Applied Data Science and Cyber Security
4. Artificial Intelligence
5. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
6. Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Technologies
7. Computer and Information Security
8. Computer and Information Security Auditing
9. Computer Engineering
10. Computer Engineering Technology
11. Computer Science
12. Creative Technology and Artificial Intelligence
13. Cyber Intelligence and Security
14. Cyber Security
15. Cyber Security Analysis
16. Cyber Security and Data Governance
17. Cyber Security and Forensics
18. Cyber Security and Threat Intelligence
19. Digital Forensics
20. Digital Media and Information Resource Design
21. Information Security Engineering
22. Information Technology
23. Multimedia and Information Resource Design
24. Multimedia Management and Webmaster
25. Software Engineering

Preferred Discipline: -

Core Discipline for the Post: -

Related job sectors:

1. Technical work and research studies related to information and communications technology

1. Completed application form for the position (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website and the department website, counters and the link below) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2024/84/Annex%202%20-%20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u140d53hl.flr.docx
2. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
3. A readable copy of both sides of the card proving that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if the validity period has expired), or if the ID card is lost, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.
4. If a staff member with a service agreement to serve the Civil Service / Government is transferred to this position, a letter issued by the office providing the service stating that there is no objection to leaving the position.
5. Copies of educational certificates obtained;

(a) For educational certificates issued by institutions outside Maldives that have been graded by the Maldives Qualifications Authority at a certain level, copies of the educational certificate and transcript; or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter confirming completion of the course and a copy of the assessment report and transcript issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.

(b) Copies of educational certificates and transcript issued by local educational institutions in Maldives; or copies of letter confirming completion of the course and copies of transcript.

1. Copies of documents covering the following criteria providing work experience:

(a) If work experience has been gained in a civil service post, in a state institution, in a government-owned company, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).

(b) For work experience within the civil service that cannot be verified from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period (in years, months and days) confirmed by that office, and stating the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).

(c) If work experience has been gained in a private company or private organisation, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) and the number of staff at the workplace.

(d) If work has been undertaken in a national or international association or society, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, and the period (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each). This letter should state whether the position held is a salaried position or not, or alternatively, an official letter from that organisation confirming this.

(e) If work has been undertaken in a dissolved state institution, or in a dissolved private company or private organisation, or in a dissolved national or international society or association, and a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period of work (in years, months and days) and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) cannot be obtained, the "Reference Check Form for Work Experience from a Dissolved Workplace" found in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.

1. Meeting basic requirements (30%)
2. Additional qualifications beyond basic requirements (5%)
3. Points given to certificates related to the core or preferred discipline (% 5)
4. Additional experience beyond basic requirements (5%)
5. Assessment (examination or practical) (% 20)
6. Interview (35%)

Documents for application for the post must be submitted before 13:30 on Monday, 19 October 2026, via the link below.

https://forms.gle/WoSzfBtVN8CST7UQ8

And if the government announces a public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications can be received up to the number of days of the announced holiday.

Note: All documents along with the application form should be converted to a single PDF file and then uploaded.

From the applicants for this post, based on educational level and experience, the candidates most suitable for the post will be short listed; those with the highest scores will be selected.

The interview and examination held to select a person for this post will take place between 20 October 2026 and 02 November 2026, at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development.

Candidates applying for this post must be prepared to attend the examination and interview during that period.

Within three days of the interview being held, the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Job Applicants (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this office and on the office's website. If there is any objection to the points awarded to job applicants, such objection must be submitted to this office within three days of the A2 Sheet being made public.

To clarify information regarding this announcement, contact 3041100. Email [email protected].

The guidelines and principles for recruitment to civil service posts, and all documents related to these principles, are available on the Civil Service Commission website under Principles > "Recruitment Principles" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).