Civil service entrance examination
In the modern world, Civil service entrance examination has become a topic of great relevance and interest to people of all ages and conditions. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Civil service entrance examination has taken a leading role in various aspects of our daily lives. Whether in the work, educational, cultural or social sphere, Civil service entrance examination has sparked debates, reflections and conflicting opinions. Throughout history, Civil service entrance examination has marked important milestones and significantly influenced the way we live and relate. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Civil service entrance examination, analyzing its impact, evolution and projection in the future.
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Civil service examinations are examinations implemented in various countries for recruitment and admission to the civil service. They are intended as a method to achieve an effective, rational public administration on a merit system for recruiting prospective politicians and public sector employees.
The most ancient example of such exams were the imperial examinations of ancient China.
Competitive exam
Competitive examinations are tests where candidates are ranked according to their grades and/or percentile and then top rankers are selected. If the examination is open for n positions, then the first n candidates in ranks pass, the others are rejected. They are used as entrance examinations for university and college admissions such as the Joint Entrance Examination or to secondary schools. Types are civil service examinations, required for positions in the public sector; the U.S. Foreign Service Exam, and the United Nations Competitive Examination. Competitive examinations are considered an egalitarian way to select worthy applicants without risking influence peddling, bias or other concerns.
See also
- Civil service commission
- EU Concours
- Government procurement
- Public utilities commission
- Invitation to Tender
- Spoils system
References
- ^ "The Song Dynasty In China | Asia Topics In World History". Asia for Educators. Weatherhead East Asian Institute. Columbia University. 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ Eno, Robert (2008). "Song Dynasty Culture: Political Crisis And The Great Turn" (PDF). Chinatxt. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ Ebrey, Patricia Buckley (1996). The Cambridge Illustrated History Of China. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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