Special Exam for Disabled Persons Subject 'Minnan' to be Renamed 'Taiwan Taigi' Starting in 2027
The Examination Yuan announced that, based on a suggestion from the Ministry of Culture, it approved an amendment today to change the name of the 'Minnan' subject in the 4th-grade examination's news broadcasting category of the special exam for disabled persons to 'Taiwan Taigi,' effective from the 2027 examination. Additionally, 42 vacancies have been added for the second time for the 2026 Civil Service Special Examination for Disabled Persons.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 14th) The Examination Yuan stated that, based on a suggestion from the Ministry of Culture, its council passed an amendment today to change the name of the 'Minnan' subject in the 4th-grade examination's news broadcasting category of the special exam for disabled persons to 'Taiwan Taigi,' which will apply starting from the 2027 examination. Furthermore, 42 additional vacancies were added for the second time for the 2026 Civil Service Special Examination for Disabled Persons.
The Examination Yuan's council today passed the amendment to the rules of the Civil Service Special Examination for Disabled Persons, changing the name of the 'Minnan' subject in the 4th-grade examination's news broadcasting category to 'Taiwan Taigi'.
The Examination Yuan stated that this revision was mainly based on the recommendation of the Ministry of Culture, in line with the legislative intent of the National Languages Development Act and the spirit of the 'Overall National Language Development Plan,' to prioritize the use of suggested written terms for national languages. Since the 2026 Civil Service Special Examination for Disabled Persons was already held in mid-April, this revision will apply starting from the 2027 examination.
In addition, the Examination Yuan's council also approved today a second increase of 42 vacancies for the 2026 Civil Service Special Examination for Disabled Persons. Including the originally announced and the first-time increased vacancies, the total is 240, providing more opportunities for persons with disabilities to serve in public office.
The Examination Yuan explained that this examination was held from April 18 to 19, with results scheduled to be announced on June 10. The originally announced number of vacancies was 132, with a first increase of 66. Due to continued demand from agencies, the Ministry of Civil Service and the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration, Executive Yuan, reported further vacancies, leading to a second increase of 42 vacancies, including 12 for the 3rd-grade exam, 15 for the 4th-grade exam, and 15 for the 5th-grade exam.
The Examination Yuan said that including the originally announced and the first-time increased vacancies, the total number of vacancies for this examination is 240, including 67 for the 3rd-grade exam, 84 for the 4th-grade exam, and 89 for the 5th-grade exam. Information on the increased vacancies for each category can be found on the Ministry of Examination's global information website (https://wwwc.moex.gov.tw/main/exam/wFrmExamDetail.aspx?c=115040). (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150514
The Examination Yuan's council today passed the amendment to the rules of the Civil Service Special Examination for Disabled Persons, changing the name of the 'Minnan' subject in the 4th-grade examination's news broadcasting category to 'Taiwan Taigi'.
The Examination Yuan stated that this revision was mainly based on the recommendation of the Ministry of Culture, in line with the legislative intent of the National Languages Development Act and the spirit of the 'Overall National Language Development Plan,' to prioritize the use of suggested written terms for national languages. Since the 2026 Civil Service Special Examination for Disabled Persons was already held in mid-April, this revision will apply starting from the 2027 examination.
In addition, the Examination Yuan's council also approved today a second increase of 42 vacancies for the 2026 Civil Service Special Examination for Disabled Persons. Including the originally announced and the first-time increased vacancies, the total is 240, providing more opportunities for persons with disabilities to serve in public office.
The Examination Yuan explained that this examination was held from April 18 to 19, with results scheduled to be announced on June 10. The originally announced number of vacancies was 132, with a first increase of 66. Due to continued demand from agencies, the Ministry of Civil Service and the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration, Executive Yuan, reported further vacancies, leading to a second increase of 42 vacancies, including 12 for the 3rd-grade exam, 15 for the 4th-grade exam, and 15 for the 5th-grade exam.
The Examination Yuan said that including the originally announced and the first-time increased vacancies, the total number of vacancies for this examination is 240, including 67 for the 3rd-grade exam, 84 for the 4th-grade exam, and 89 for the 5th-grade exam. Information on the increased vacancies for each category can be found on the Ministry of Examination's global information website (https://wwwc.moex.gov.tw/main/exam/wFrmExamDetail.aspx?c=115040). (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150514