DILI, 04 August 2025 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste’s National Police (PNTL) has launched a national recruitment campaign to hire 400 new officers.
The application period opens on 5 August. Applicants can collect forms and prepare documents until 29 August. Completed applications must be submitted between 12 August and 9 September.
The recruitment process will take place in all 12 municipalities, including the Special Administrative Regions of Oé-Cusse Ambeno (RAEOA) and Ataúro.
The opportunity is open to young Timorese who wish to serve the nation by joining the police force.
Deputy Police Commissioner Pedro Belo, who leads the recruitment process, called on applicants to collect forms at their local municipal command, RAEOA, Ataúro, or the Police Training Centre (CFP) in Dili.
“I encourage all young people to apply with discipline and responsibility. There is enough time to complete the process,” Belo said during a press briefing at CFP Comoro.
PNTL spokesperson António da Luz said the recruitment follows Ministerial Regulation No. 17/2025, which outlines the criteria for selecting new officers.
Da Luz stressed that all applicants will be treated equally. No special treatment will be given to children of police officers or veterans.
He added that candidates with tattoos will not be accepted, and martial arts group members must follow PNTL’s rules during training.
“All applicants will go through the same process. There will be no exceptions,” he said.
Eligibility criteria:
- Must be a citizen of Timor-Leste
- Speak Tetum or Portuguese
- Be single
- Have completed Year 12 or equivalent
- Be aged between 18 and 23 by 31 December 2025
- Minimum height: 1.58m for women, 1.65m for men
- Be physically and mentally fit
- Have no criminal record
- Be willing to work anywhere in the country
Required documents:
- Two 3x4cm photos with a yellow background
- Copies of national ID, voter card, and birth certificate
- High school certificate legalized by the Ministry of Education
- Police clearance
- Legal documents (if involved in court proceedings)
- Letter from village chief signed by the district-level PNTL commander
- Copy of family card
- Statement from the National Liberation Fighters Council (if applicable)
- Proof of parental service for children of PNTL officers
Applications can be submitted at municipal commands, RAEOA, Ataúro, or the CFP in Dili.
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
