Salary: Master Pay Scale Point 3 (HKD $17,545 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 12 (HKD $30,595 per month)
Entry Requirements:Candidates should have –
(a) (i) Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent; or
(ii) Level 2 / Grade E or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;
(b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent; and
(c) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST).
Note: (1) Candidates will be required to pass a trade test.
(2) All qualifications and working experience required should be obtained on or before the closing date for application.
(3) For civil service appointment purpose, “Grade C” and “Grade E” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted as equivalent to “Level 3” and “Level 2” respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
(4) All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and National Security Law. A pass result in the BLNST is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the BLNST will be considered for appointment. For candidates who have not taken the relevant BLNST or have not attained a pass result in the relevant BLNST at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant BLNST during the recruitment process.
Duties:A Proof Reader is mainly deployed on (a) proof-reading duties to ensure that mistakes are identified and corrected before printing; and (b) maintaining records of incoming and outgoing proofs. Proof Readers are required to work shifts and, when necessary, perform overtime work.
Terms of Appointment:A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.
How to apply:Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (http://www.csb.gov.hk) not later than 13 August 2026. Applicants should state in detail in the application forms all relevant academic qualifications and working experience. Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.
Holders of local academic qualifications are not required to submit copies of supporting documents at this stage of application. Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. Concerned applicants should submit copies of their diplomas / certificates, official transcripts of studies and official documents stating the mode of delivery (e.g. full time / part time, on campus / distance learning, etc.) of the study programmes by email to [email redacted, apply via Company website] not later than 20 August 2026. Please quote "Application for the post of Proof Reader" on the subject of e-mail; and quote the online application number in the email and copies of the supporting documents. If applicants fail to provide the supporting documents, or provide the supporting documents after the above specified date, their applications will not be considered. Do not send any originals of diplomas / certificates or other qualification documents at this stage of application.
Candidates who are selected for interview / trade test will normally receive an invitation in about ten to twelve weeks from the closing date for application. This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received or when there are other complications. Those who do not receive an invitation for interview / trade test may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
Contact Address:Appointments Unit, Government Logistics Department, 10/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong.
Enquiry Telephone:2231 5133 or 2231 5125
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):13/08/2026 23:59:00
Web Site of Department:http://www.gld.gov.hk/
General Notes:
(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.
(f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.
(g) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interview / trade test.
(h) It is the Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the interview / trade test without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website (http://www.csb.gov.hk).
(i) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.
(j) Civil service vacancy information contained in this column is also available on GovHK (http://www.gov.hk) on the Internet or “Government Vacancies” Mobile Application (available for free download from Google Play / Apple App Store / HUAWEI App Gallery).
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