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GovTech Launches FirstDate Pilot for Singapore Public Officers

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC · How we work

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GovTech launched the pilot dating service FirstDate for Singapore’s public officers.
FirstDate accepts single officers aged 21-35 who verify identity via Singpass.
Applications close on 5 October 2026 at 11:59 pm.
The service uses the Gale-Shapley algorithm to deliver one match with a compatibility score and a 72-hour acceptance window.
GovTech introduced FirstDate to raise fertility, providing up to S$70,000 per child.

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Story summary

GovTech launched the pilot dating service FirstDate for Singapore’s public officers.
FirstDate accepts single officers aged 21-35 who verify identity via Singpass.
Applications close on 5 October 2026 at 11:59 pm.
The service uses the Gale-Shapley algorithm to deliver one match with a compatibility score and a 72-hour acceptance window.
GovTech introduced FirstDate to raise fertility, providing up to S$70,000 per child.