Civil servant wannabes test skills in exam; 1 in 60 will stand out

Liu Ling, a 28-year-old from Anhui province who took the exam last year, said the increasing number of applicants showed young people desired a stable life.

"Compared with the positions offered by companies, being a civil servant is a rather stable job, especially for young women, because the sound welfare system means their career prospects won't be greatly influenced by marriage or having a baby," she said.

Liu said she failed the exam last year.

"I was upset at first," she said. "Thankfully, I found a new job earlier this year and have had time to think about the failure. Maybe I will join the exam next year."

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