July 16, 2026
SMRT Buses wins the Serangoon-Eunos Bus Package
The Land Transport Authority awarded SMRT Buses a 26-route package that is scheduled to begin on June 13, 2027.
#Bus #Singapore
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SMRT Careers
A Singapore public transport group operating rail, bus, taxi, and mobility services.
smrt.com.sgAbout the company
Legal name
SMRT Corporation LtdHeadquarters
Paya Lebar Quarter 3, SingaporeIndustry
Public transport
Operating since
1987
North-South and East-West Lines
102 km combined
Circle Line
39 km
Thomson-East Coast Line
40 km
Bus fleet
About 1,200 buses
Bus services
74
Annual bus ridership
About 226 million
SMRT Corporation Ltd is a Singapore public transport company that began operating the country's first MRT services in 1987. Its head office is at Paya Lebar Quarter 3 in Singapore.
SMRT Trains operates the North-South Line, East-West Line, Circle Line, Thomson-East Coast Line, and Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. SMRT Buses runs about 1,200 buses across 74 services with annual ridership of about 226 million.
The wider group also covers taxis, private-hire services, automotive services, and commercial spaces through its businesses. Careers span train and bus operations, maintenance, engineering, finance, digital work, and customer service.
Key People
Ngien Hoon Ping
Group Chief Executive Officer
Phua Yung Keat
Group Chief Financial Officer
Lam Sheau Kai
President, SMRT Trains
Tan Peng Kuan
President, STRIDES Holdings and Group Chief Data & Digital Transformation Officer
Interview process at SMRT
(39 interviews)Interview experience
Favourable (6 out of 10)
Interview difficulty
Medium (5 out of 10)
Interview process length
About a month
Overall experience
PoorExcellent
EasyDifficult
Interview process length
About a day or two10%
About a week45%
About a month35%
More than one month10%
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SMRT Interview Questions & Answers
Q: What motivates you to work in the transport sector?
A: Connect public transport's daily social impact to your skills and interests. Add a specific example showing that service reliability or commuter experience matters to you.
Answer by AI
- Explain why public transport is personally meaningful to you.
- Link that motivation to skills relevant to the role.
- Show that you understand the importance of safe, reliable service.
Q: Why did you apply for this position?
A: Match the role's core duties to evidence from your background. Include one SMRT-specific reason so the answer does not sound generic.
Answer by AI
- Name the responsibilities that most interest you.
- Back your fit with one or two real examples.
- Explain why SMRT is the right setting for your next step.
Q: Why would you choose this job?
A: Describe what the work lets you contribute and learn. Keep the answer grounded in the actual shifts, service standards, or technical demands of the role.
Answer by AI
- State the contribution you want to make.
- Show that you understand the job's real demands.
- Connect the role to a sensible longer-term goal.
Q: The job can be tough and may not have standard working hours. What are your thoughts on that?
A: Acknowledge the reality of shift-based transport work and explain how you plan rest, punctuality, and personal commitments. Be honest about your availability.
Answer by AI
- Show that you understand non-standard hours are part of the work.
- Explain practical habits that help you stay reliable and alert.
- State any genuine availability limits clearly.
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SMRT Salaries in Singapore (Updated 2026)
Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
Indeed monthly average
SGD 3,369 per month
5 salaries Salaries submitted
Senior Accounts Receivable
Indeed monthly average
SGD 3,036 per month
7 salaries Salaries submitted
Senior Financial Accountant
Indeed monthly average
SGD 3,951 per month
5 salaries Salaries submitted
Field Applications Manager
Indeed monthly average
SGD 6,597 per month
6 salaries Salaries submitted
Head of Project Management
Indeed monthly average
SGD 6,410 per month
4 salaries Salaries submitted
Senior Communication Specialist
Indeed monthly average
SGD 4,100 per month
3 salaries Salaries submitted
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Open roles
Assistant Engineer, Power Maintenance
Woodlands • Full-time
Technical Officer, Fare System (ECID)
Bishan • Full-time
Technical Officer, Track Patrol
Central Region • Full-time
Bus Captain
Woodlands • Full-time
Senior Accounts Officer, Accounts Payable
Geylang • Full-time
Train Service Controller (CCL)
Hougang • Full-time
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Benefits
Structured on-the-job training
Mentoring and cross-functional projects
LEAP further-study sponsorships
Professional certification pathways
Annual onsite health screenings
Mental health support
Free Singapore bus and train travel
Employee recognition awards
Attraction passes
Marriage and eldercare leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Latest News & Updates
June 3, 2026
New local bus captain starting salaries to rise in 2027
A joint transport-sector announcement set a SGD 450 monthly starting-salary increase and higher first-year sign-on bonuses from January 2027.
#Careers #Bus
View postMay 29, 2026
SMRT and MCCY sign a community fundraising agreement
SMRT and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth agreed to support fundraising and volunteer outreach with up to SGD 1 million over three years.
#Community #Partnership
View postApril 17, 2026
SMRT marks the inaugural World Public Transport Day
SMRT joined the first World Public Transport Day with activities highlighting the people and systems behind daily journeys.
#PublicTransport #People
View postMarch 28, 2026
SMRT sets a Singapore record with a piano relay
A 24-hour piano relay at Bayfront MRT brought performers and commuters together in a record-setting public event.
#Community #Arts
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SMRT operates public transport and related mobility businesses in Singapore, including train, bus, taxi, and automotive services.
