China's Civil Service Recruitment Sees Record 3.41 Million Applicants, Exam on Dec. 1

Oct 28, 2024, 05:55 AM

Over 3.41 million applicants for China's 2025 civil servant recruitment have passed the qualification examination, according to the National Civil Service Administration. This figure means approximately 86 applicants will vie for one spot. The number of people seeking civil service jobs in China has risen by over 13% from last year, hitting a new high. Despite the increase in applicants, the number of positions available has remained almost flat. Applicants will take a national written exam on Dec. 1.