Millions of Chinese Apply for Limited Supply of Government Jobs

For the 39,700 job positions in central government agencies opening up in 2025 in China, 3.25 million applicants are competing—with registrations for China’s national civil service examination having closed on Oct. 24. The Chinese communist regime’s government jobs have for the past decades been considered by Chinese as “iron rice bowls” for their job security, stability, and benefits. The number of applicants this year has set a new record high, with an increase of more than 340,000 from last year. The most competitive position has drawn 16,700 applicants. It’s a staff member position in the Liaison Department of the China Vocational Education Society, as the requirements for this position are relatively loose, with minimum requirements being a university bachelor’s degree that is open to a wide range of majors. There are no restrictions on grassroots work and no household registration restrictions. Candidates from all over China are eligible to apply, according to major Chinese financial media Yicai.com....