Key facts
- 3.45 million people passed qualification reviews for China's 2027 civil service exam.
- This is a 7.2% decrease from 3.718 million approved applicants in the previous year.
- The government plans to hire 35,700 civil servants, a reduction of about 2,400 from last year.
- An average of 97 approved applicants will compete for each opening.
China's national civil-service exam saw a 7.2% decrease in approved applicants for 2027, with 3.45 million passing qualification reviews, according to the National Civil Service Administration. This marks the first decline in seven years and appears to be driven by stricter screening processes rather than reduced interest in government positions. The government plans to hire 35,700 civil servants, approximately 2,400 fewer than last year, resulting in an average of 97 approved applicants per opening.