Principal Software Engineer

1. Pension contribution received under the Pension Act of the Maldives.
2. Additional allowances and other benefits as assigned to employees in accordance with the principles set out in the State Pay Framework.

Details of the duties of this post or the "Terms of Reference" can be obtained from this office's website www.csc.gov.mv. It shall also be attached with this announcement.

Software Engineering, Information Security Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Digital Media and Information Resource Design, Multimedia and Information Resource Design, Multimedia Management and Webmaster, Computer and Information Security, Computer and Information Security Auditing, Cyber Security, Cyber Security, Cyber Security and Trade Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence and Security, Cyber Security and Forensics, Cyber Security Analysis, Cyber Security and Data Governance, Applied Data Science and Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, A.I and Machine Learning, Creative Technologies and Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Technologies from the national qualifications framework of the Maldives with a Level 10 qualification with 4 years of work experience in the field of the post.

or

Software Engineering, Information Security Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Digital Media and Information Resource Design, Multimedia and Information Resource Design, Multimedia Management and Webmaster, Computer and Information Security, Computer and Information Security Auditing, Cyber Security, Cyber Security, Cyber Security and Trade Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence and Security, Cyber Security and Forensics, Cyber Security Analysis, Cyber Security and Data Governance, Applied Data Science and Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, A.I and Machine Learning, Creative Technologies and Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Technologies from the national qualifications framework of the Maldives with a Level 9 qualification with 8 years of work experience in the field of the post.

or

Software Engineering, Information Security Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Digital Media and Information Resource Design, Multimedia and Information Resource Design, Multimedia Management and Webmaster, Computer and Information Security, Computer and Information Security Auditing, Cyber Security, Cyber Security, Cyber Security and Trade Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence and Security, Cyber Security and Forensics, Cyber Security Analysis, Cyber Security and Data Governance, Applied Data Science and Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, A.I and Machine Learning, Creative Technologies and Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Technologies from the national qualifications framework of the Maldives with a Level 7 or 8 qualification with 12 years of work experience in the field of the post.

1. Completed application form for the post (this form may be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website).
2. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
3. A copy of both sides of an identification card showing the applicant is a Maldivian citizen, with clear written details, or a legible copy of written documents. If the ID card is lost, a copy of the birth certificate, passport or driving licence of that person.
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) Educational certificates from foreign secondary education institutions submitted for Commission positions must be qualifications rated and recognized by the Maldives Qualifications Authority. In this regard, even if the applicant states that it is from a registered secondary education institution in the Maldives, if the course certificate awarding body is a foreign secondary education institution, the certificate must be a qualification rated and recognized by the Maldives Qualifications Authority. And if a letter of course completion is submitted, the level of the course must be stated and an assessment report issued by that authority must be submitted.

(b) Letters of course completion (Course Completion Letter) issued by secondary education institutions in the Maldives are recognized if the letter contains the CTI number and date that the Maldives Qualifications Authority has authorized to issue "Batch Validated" certificates to the institution.

6. Copies of documents as specified below demonstrating 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.

(c) If employed in a government-owned institution, or a registered private company or private institution, or a registered national or international organization or association, if a letter from that office is not obtained stating the duties performed, the period of employment (in years, months, and days), and the responsibilities of the position (even if duties were performed in different positions within one institution), the "Reference Check Form" in Table 8 of the Recruitment Regulations should be used.

7. The period for which work experience is counted and how points are awarded are described in the "Civil Service Commission Administration Guidelines and Principles for Recruitment and Appointment 2026".

8. Portfolio demonstrating work experience.

1. Meeting basic requirements (15 per cent)
2. Additional qualifications beyond basic requirements (5 points)
3. Additional relevant work experience obtained beyond basic requirements (10 per cent)
4. Assessment (examination or practical) (30 per cent)
5. Interview (with presentation) (40 per cent)

Applications for this post must be submitted via the email address [email protected] of the Human Resources Section of the Civil Service Commission by 23:59 on Friday, 15 October 2026.

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.

From those applying for this post, based on educational level and experience, candidates who qualify for the post will be shortlisted from those receiving the highest points.

The interview and practicals for this post will be held between 20 October 2026 and 19 November 2026. The practicals and interview will be held at the Civil Service Commission. Therefore, candidates are advised to be prepared for the interview and practicals during that period.

Within 3 non-working days of the announcement period ending, the results sheet of the screening stage of candidates who qualified for the post will be made public. And within 3 non-working days of the interview being held, the "Points Sheet for Candidates Qualified for the Post (A2 Sheet)" will be made public in this institution and on the institution's website. If there is any objection to the points given to candidates qualified for the post, that objection must be submitted to this institution within 3 non-working days from when the sheet is made public.

For clarification on this announcement, contact phone number 3307307 or the 24-hour hotline 7598991. Email [email protected]. Further information can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website.