China's Civil Service Exam Sees Record-Breaking Applicant Pool
A record-breaking 3.7 million candidates have been approved to take China's national public service exam, following the expansion of the age range for entry into the civil sector.
The tough job market and wider age thresholds have created the largest candidate cohort for public sector positions, which are treasured for their stability and known as "iron rice bowls" due to their high level of security.
- 38,100 vacancies are available at central government agencies and their affiliated institutions nationwide.
- An average of 98 applicants are in contention for each position, making the competition fierce.
"iron rice bowls" for their comparatively high level of security
Author's summary: China's civil service exam attracts a record 3.7 million applicants.
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