2026 Civil Service Higher Exams to be Held Oct 3-4, 79 Vacancies Planned
The Examination Yuan passed a resolution on June 4 to hold the first-stage written exams for the 2026 (Year 115 of the Republic of China) Senior and Junior Level Civil Service Higher Examinations on October 3-4 in Taipei and Kaohsiung. A total of 79 vacancies are planned. To broaden recruitment, the validity period for English proficiency test scores has been extended to 5 years, and the BESTEP test has been added as a recognized qualification.
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The Examination Yuan passed a resolution today (June 4) to hold the first-stage written exams for the 2026 (Year 115 of the Republic of China) Senior and Junior Level Civil Service Higher Examinations on October 3-4 in the two test areas of Taipei and Kaohsiung. A total of 79 vacancies are planned. To broaden recruitment, the validity period for recognized English proficiency test scores for these two exams has been extended to 5 years, and the BESTEP (Bilingual Proficiency English Test) has been added as a recognized qualification.
According to a press release from the Examination Yuan, the Senior Level exam will offer one category in Health Technology, with 1 planned vacancy. The Junior Level exam will offer 28 categories (groups), including General Administration (General Group), with a total of 78 planned vacancies. In total, there are 29 categories (groups) with 79 planned vacancies. Details on the number of vacancies for each category will be announced on the Ministry of Examination's official website.
The Examination Yuan stated that to broaden the recruitment pool, starting this year, the validity period for recognized English proficiency test scores for these two exams has been extended to 5 years, and the BESTEP has been added to the list of recognized English tests.
The Examination Yuan added that these two exams are important channels for government agencies to recruit mid-to-high-level civil servants. Relevant qualifications, subjects, question types, scoring methods, and admission procedures will be handled according to the regulations for each exam. Relevant information will be included in the exam guide starting June 5, and online registration will be accepted from June 22 to July 1 via the National Examination Online Registration Information System (https://wwwc.moex.gov.tw/main/exam/wFrmExamDetail.aspx?c=115150).
According to a press release from the Examination Yuan, the Senior Level exam will offer one category in Health Technology, with 1 planned vacancy. The Junior Level exam will offer 28 categories (groups), including General Administration (General Group), with a total of 78 planned vacancies. In total, there are 29 categories (groups) with 79 planned vacancies. Details on the number of vacancies for each category will be announced on the Ministry of Examination's official website.
The Examination Yuan stated that to broaden the recruitment pool, starting this year, the validity period for recognized English proficiency test scores for these two exams has been extended to 5 years, and the BESTEP has been added to the list of recognized English tests.
The Examination Yuan added that these two exams are important channels for government agencies to recruit mid-to-high-level civil servants. Relevant qualifications, subjects, question types, scoring methods, and admission procedures will be handled according to the regulations for each exam. Relevant information will be included in the exam guide starting June 5, and online registration will be accepted from June 22 to July 1 via the National Examination Online Registration Information System (https://wwwc.moex.gov.tw/main/exam/wFrmExamDetail.aspx?c=115150).