Gyeonggi Province Civil Service Exam Records Average 55-to-1 Competition Rate

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 20th that following the application deadline for the "2006 First Local Civil Service Employment Examination," it recorded a high average competition rate of 55-to-1, with 55,980 applicants vying for 1,018 positions.

This is significantly higher than the 26-to-1 ratio from the first examination in 2004 and the 33-to-1 ratio from the first examination last year.

Notably, the Administrative Grade 9 position in Suwon saw 1,718 applicants for 6 positions, recording a 286-to-1 competition rate, while the Administrative Grade 9 position in Gwangmyeong also received 583 applications for 3 openings, resulting in a 194-to-1 ratio.

By examination type, the open competitive examination for 870 positions attracted 50,272 applicants, recording a 58-to-1 ratio, while the restricted competitive special examination for 148 positions, including research officers and rural guidance officers, drew 5,708 applicants, recording a 39-to-1 ratio.

The open competitive examination will be held on April 22, while the restricted competitive examination will take place on July 8.

A provincial official stated, "This exceptionally high competition rate reflects recent difficult economic conditions and employment challenges," adding, "It appears to be a result of the growing preference for public service as a stable career option."