What additional payment will junior grade civil servants receive?

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Junior Grade Civil Servants to Receive Additional S$500 One-Time Payment

Junior grade civil servants in Singapore will receive an additional one-time payment of S$500. This payment is in addition to the total bonuses they are entitled to for their contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic and sustained hard work.
Recognition for Covid-19 Contributions

The year-end bonus, specifically the one-month Annual Variable Component (AVC), is being awarded to recognise the dedication of public officers in the national fight against Covid-19. This is particularly significant as civil servants received no AVC in the previous year due to the economic conditions caused by the crisis, although they did receive the Non-Pensionable Annual Allowance.
Overall Bonus Entitlements

With the inclusion of the one-month year-end AVC, a one-month Non-Pensionable Annual Allowance, and the 0.3-month mid-year bonus received in June, civil servants are set to receive a total of 2.3 months' bonus for the year. This total does not account for any individual performance-based bonuses.
Economic Recovery Context

The decision to award these bonuses, including the one-month year-end AVC, is also underpinned by Singapore's economic recovery. The economy saw a year-on-year expansion of 7.1 per cent in the third quarter of 2021, with GDP growth forecasts revised to around 7.0 per cent for the year. Furthermore, resident employment growth accelerated in the third quarter, and unemployment rates saw a decline in September 2021.
Additional Support for Junior Ranks

Beyond the S$500 one-time payment for specific junior grades (equivalent to MX15 and MX16, and OSS Grades III to V), the Public Service Division (PSD) noted that civil servants in more junior grades would collectively receive up to S$1,200 in additional one-time payments in 2021. This demonstrates an effort to acknowledge the sustained hard work and perseverance of all public officers throughout the prolonged challenges.

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