civil service examination
Government job test
A civil service examination is a standardized test used to select candidates for government jobs.
The system emerged to replace patronage hiring with merit-based selection: She spent months preparing for the civil service examination.
Different exams exist for different positions, testing relevant knowledge and aptitudes.
- application processSteps to seek admission
- general knowledgeBroad everyday awareness
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- eligibility criteriaConditions for consideration
- study guideExam preparation resource
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Awarding posts to supporters
patronage · cronyism · nepotism · patronage system · machine politics
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Awarding posts to supporters
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Recruiting talent from competitors
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