Government Services

Civil Service

The persons who work in central government i.e. Ministries and Departments form the Civil Service. These largely permanent jobs, cover both jobs that are unique to the particular Ministry (e.g. Agricultural Assistant is only in the Ministry of Agriculture), and jobs that are supporting and common in all Ministries (e.g. Clerks, Accountants, Administrative Officers, etc.) in departments such as Human Resources, Finance, General Administration, Audit, etc. Some Civil Service officers may also work in schools, police administration and the judiciary. There are an estimated 35,000 Civil Service permanent and temporary officers.

Civil Service workers are hired through the Public Service Commission.

Other civilians work in Ministries and Departments, on contract, and are hired by the respective Ministry or Department. Many IT, Communications, Facilities jobs are contract jobs, as well as, specialist technical jobs that generally do not require long-term service.

• The backbone of Trinidad and Tobago’s governance, the Civil Service employs approximately 35,000 people in permanent and temporary roles across Ministries and Departments.
• Job types range from specialized roles like Agricultural Assistants in the Ministry of Agriculture to support roles such as Clerks, Accountants, and Administrative Officers across all ministries.
• Civil Service positions offer long-term stability, growth opportunities, and the chance to make meaningful contributions in areas like Human Resources, Finance, and General Administration.
• Many contract roles, particularly in IT, Communications, and Technical Services, provide specialized expertise without long-term commitments.

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