Overview
- The first test under the revised rules saw about 98 applicants per central post, with 38,100 roles on offer.
- Authorities say roughly 70% of vacancies are reserved for fresh college graduates.
- Eligibility now extends to age 38 for general applicants and to 43 for new master’s and doctoral graduates.
- Competition surged for certain roles, including an immigration post in Ruili that drew 6,470 approved applicants for one job, according to local reports.
- The rush reflects labor‑market strain and coincides with a new K‑Visa for foreign STEM workers that drew social‑media backlash.