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About us

The Central Manpower Base (CMPB) is the first touch point to National Service (NS). Learn about CMPB, how you can pursue a career with us and how you can contact us.

Last updated 22 July 2025

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What we do

Learn about CMPB and what we do to facilitate enlistment.

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Discover NS

The history of NS and why it is an important bedrock of our nation.

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Finding your way to CMPB, feedback and enquiries.

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Careers

Interested in joining MINDEF? Find out more here.