Salary:
Master Pay Scale Point 14 (HK$33,405 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 27 (HK$61,865 per month)
Entry Requirements:
Candidates should have-
(a) a bachelor’s degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent, majoring in a relevant subject of Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Geology, Geography, Ethnography, Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, Humanities, or equivalent;
(b) met the language proficiency requirements of ‘Level 2’ result in the Use of English (UE) paper and ‘Level 1’ result in the Use of Chinese (UC) paper in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent; and
(c) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test.
(Notes:
(i) Candidates should state clearly in their applications the major(s) of their Bachelor degree or equivalent and their results in the UC and UE papers in the CRE. Applications from candidates not majoring in a relevant subject of Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Geology, Geography, Ethnography, Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, Humanities, or equivalent, will not be considered. Applications which did not provide all information as requested or which are not clear that the candidates have met the entry requirements will not be considered.
(ii) All qualifications required should be obtained on or before the application deadline. Qualifications obtained after the application deadline will not be considered.
(iii) The results in the UC and UE papers in the CRE are classified as Level 2, Level 1 or Fail, with Level 2 being the highest.
(iv) For civil service appointment purpose, Level 4 in Chinese Language of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE); or Grade D in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), are accepted as equivalent to Level 1 in UC paper in CRE. Level 5 or above in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade C or above in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade C or above in English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level), are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in UE paper in CRE.
(v) Applicants with an overall band of 6.5 or above with no subtest score below band 6 obtained in the same sitting in the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the two-year validity period of the test result are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UE paper in the CRE. The IELTS test result must be valid on any date during the application period.
(vi) All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the Basic Law and National Security Law Test will be considered for appointment. For candidates who have not taken the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test or have not attained a pass result in the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test during the recruitment process.)
Duties:
An Assistant Curator II (History) is mainly deployed on-
(a) conduct of research projects and production of catalogues and publications;
(b) acquisition, design, registration and interpretation of exhibits;
(c) assisting in the planning and organisation of exhibitions and programmes, and education and extension activities;
(d) assisting in the carrying out of archaeological and / or local history field projects;
(e) assisting in the protection and preservation of archaeological and built heritage in Hong Kong; and
(f) assisting in the production and monitoring of computer programme / database on heritage and management of collections.
(Notes: Members of the grade –
(i) may be required to undergo training relevant to the duties of the grade and work irregular hours; and
(ii) are subject to posting and transfer within their respective streams and work types (if any) at the discretion of the Head of Grade / Department.)
Terms of Appointment:
A new appointee 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 (
https://www.csb.gov.hk)
on or before 26 February 2026. Candidates should state clearly in their applications full record of employment and academic qualifications (including the major(s) of their Bachelor degree or equivalent) as shortlisting criteria may be applied for selecting better qualified candidates to selection interviews.
The results in UC and UE papers in CRE should also be included. Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.
For qualifications awarded by local institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, copies of the official transcripts of studies and certificates are not required to be submitted 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. They should submit all copies of their official transcripts of studies and certificates by email to
aciih_recruitment@lcsd.gov.hk on or before 5 March 2026. Candidates should mark
“For application of Assistant Curator II (History)” and quote the on-line application number on the copies of every page of supporting documents.
Candidates who are invited for selection interview will be required to produce the original copies of the official transcripts, certificates and the results in the CRE for verification and photocopies for record purposes. The application will be deemed unsuccessful if any applicant fails to produce the original copies of the required documents for verification.
Candidates who are selected for selection interview will normally receive an invitation in about 16 to 20 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 are not invited for selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
Enquiry Address:
Grade Management and Support Section, Cultural Services Branch, 5/F, Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters, 1-3 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin, N.T.
Enquiry Telephone: 2601 8664
Closing Date for Application:
26 February 2026
Newspaper Advertised and Date(s):
Ming Pao (13 February 2026) and South China Morning Post (14 and 21 February 2026)
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 monthly salary and 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 selection interview.
(h) It is 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 selection interview 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 at
https://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(i) 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. They should submit all copies of their official transcripts of studies and certificates by email to
aciih_recruitment@lcsd.gov.hk on or before 5 March 2026. Candidates should mark “
For application of Assistant Curator II (History)” and quote the on-line application number on the copies of every page of supporting documents.
(j) 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.
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
