The Elections Department (ELD) announced on March 8, 2024, that approximately 50,000 public servants will be appointed as election officials, with training starting in April 2024. This training aims to ensure these officials are well-prepared for their roles in future elections.

Public servants from various ministries, including the Ministry of Law and the Ministry of Communications and Information, as well as school teachers, have already begun receiving notifications about their election duties. The appointed officials will be trained through mobile modules, classroom workshops, e-learning, and practical exercises, depending on their assigned roles. These roles range from presiding officers at polling stations to senior assistant returning officers.

While this training should not be viewed as an immediate signal of an upcoming election, it is a necessary part of ongoing preparations for elections in Singapore. Historically, the gap between training and elections has ranged from 11 to 31 months, depending on the election year. The next general election must take place by November 2025, though signs of political activity have been observed in anticipation.