China to recruit 22,000 civil servants next year

China's national-level government agencies, their affiliated public institutions and local branches will recruit over 22,000 civil servants in 2015, up from the 19,000-plus figure in 2014.
The 2015 public service exam for national-level governments will open to applications from October 15 to 24, the Organization Department of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the State Administration of Civil Service said.
The 2015 public service selection will continue to favour candidates who have worked at grassroots levels, state-run Xinhua news agency reported today.
In view of steady rise of unemployment and low wages of private sector, Chinese youth prefer government jobs as it ensures steady future and social benefits.

Most positions in government agencies above provincial level will require two years of grassroots working experience.
About 10 per cent of all vacancies will be set aside for college graduates-turned village officials.
Chinese college students are encouraged to work as village officials after graduation.