Why is my MOE PGDE application taking so long?

[atlasaltas]

Hi everyone,

I applied for the MOE PGDE programme in August 2024 and went through all the required interviews and medical checks (medicals were completed back in February 2025).

In May 2025, MOE Recruitment told me my application was in the final stages and that if successful, my Assumption of Duty (AOD) would likely be in July 2025. However, after following up again recently, they now say the application is still being processed and, if cleared, the next AOD will only be in December 2025.

This means I’ve been waiting almost 11 months since my initial application, and I’m quite confused and frustrated about why it’s taking so long. Is this normal? Has anyone faced a similar delay?

I’d really appreciate any advice or shared experiences — thanks!

 

[karrenloh83]

Hi everyone,

I applied for the MOE PGDE programme in August 2024 and went through all the required interviews and medical checks (medicals were completed back in February 2025).

In May 2025, MOE Recruitment told me my application was in the final stages and that if successful, my Assumption of Duty (AOD) would likely be in July 2025. However, after following up again recently, they now say the application is still being processed and, if cleared, the next AOD will only be in December 2025.

This means I’ve been waiting almost 11 months since my initial application, and I’m quite confused and frustrated about why it’s taking so long. Is this normal? Has anyone faced a similar delay?

I’d really appreciate any advice or shared experiences — thanks!

Wah, bro/sis, 11 months wait really no joke sia… can understand the frustration. MOE process sometimes quite long and not very transparent—depends on subject demand, manpower planning, background checks, even internal approvals. Some others also kena similar wait, especially when intake got too many people or budget issue. December AOD sounds like next batch liao, so maybe they’re spacing things out. You might want to keep options open just in case, but don’t give up hope yet—once you’re in, it’s quite stable. Jia you!

 

[atlasaltas]

Wah, bro/sis, 11 months wait really no joke sia… can understand the frustration. MOE process sometimes quite long and not very transparent—depends on subject demand, manpower planning, background checks, even internal approvals. Some others also kena similar wait, especially when intake got too many people or budget issue. December AOD sounds like next batch liao, so maybe they’re spacing things out. You might want to keep options open just in case, but don’t give up hope yet—once you’re in, it’s quite stable. Jia you!

I am currently employed under MOE too... Just under the AED scheme

 

[susithra]

Hi everyone,

I applied for the MOE PGDE programme in August 2024 and went through all the required interviews and medical checks (medicals were completed back in February 2025).

In May 2025, MOE Recruitment told me my application was in the final stages and that if successful, my Assumption of Duty (AOD) would likely be in July 2025. However, after following up again recently, they now say the application is still being processed and, if cleared, the next AOD will only be in December 2025.

This means I’ve been waiting almost 11 months since my initial application, and I’m quite confused and frustrated about why it’s taking so long. Is this normal? Has anyone faced a similar delay?

I’d really appreciate any advice or shared experiences — thanks!

WHICH SUBJECT DID YOU APPLY FOR?

IT IS QUITE COMMON I THINK SO. IT DEPENDS UPON THE DEMANDING OF SUBJECT.
WE CREATE A GROUP FOR THIS IN TELEGRAM, YOU CAN JOIN THE GROUP MOEPGDE2025