I applied online. I interviewed at URA (Singapore) in June 2019
Interview
45 minute written test on a planning related question followed by approximately 30 minutes interview. No unexpected questions asked during interview, fairly standard. fyi: applied in february and only got the email interview in june
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What areas do you think can be improved with regards to planning in Singapore?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at URA (Singapore) in Apr 2025
Interview
Two rounds, first round with planning area directors and second round with the Group Director. Did not get offered due to hiring freeze. Process from start to end took about 3 months.
The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at URA (Clementi New Town, ) in Jan 2020
Interview
Took about a month for HR to set up an interview.
Essay test before interview on your own laptop. 2 questions, choose 1 to answer, both on urban planning issues.
Panel interview with 5 people, 2 HR, group head and 2 division heads.
Interview questions weren’t very difficult, but they seemed unconvinced about my desire to work in urban planning from the start based solely on the fact that I had zero experience in the area. Don’t really know why I was shortlisted by HR if they were looking for experienced people in the first place.
Don’t bother applying if u have no background. An absolute waste of time!