civil service exam
Government hiring test
A civil service exam is a standardized test used to screen candidates for government jobs.
The practice emerged in the 19th century to replace patronage systems with merit-based hiring.
Exams vary by position—some test general aptitude, others specific knowledge: She spent months preparing for the postal service exam.
Passing typically places candidates on an eligibility list ranked by score.
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