💡 Key Message: A total of 4,383 candidates passed the first round of Korea’s 2025 Grade 7 Civil Service Examination, with the second test scheduled for September 20.
The Korean government has officially announced the results of the 2025 Grade 7 Open Competitive Civil Service Examination first round. According to the Ministry of Personnel Management, 4,383 candidates successfully passed the initial Public Service Aptitude Test (PSAT) held on July 19, 2025. This milestone marks the beginning of a competitive journey for aspiring civil servants across the nation.
🔍 Breakdown of Successful Candidates
Among the 4,383 candidates who passed:
- 1,184 candidates were from science and technology fields.
- 3,199 candidates were from administrative fields.
The highest cut-off score for the science and technology category was 93.33 points in chemical engineering, followed by electrical engineering (92.00) and data science (89.33). In the administrative category, the diplomatic service track also required 93.33 points, while general administration, human resources, and statistics had a cut-off of 92.00.
📊 Demographics of the Pass List
The gender ratio showed 59.8% male (2,623) and 40.2% female (1,760) among the successful candidates. The average age of all passers was 28.8 years, similar to last year’s 28.9.
- 20–29 years: 65.2% (2,860 candidates)
- 30–39 years: 31.4% (1,376 candidates)
- 40–49 years: 3.1% (137 candidates)
- 50 years and older: 0.2% (8 candidates)
- 18–19 years: 0.1% (2 candidates)
These statistics demonstrate the strong participation of younger generations, with nearly two-thirds of passers in their twenties.
🛡 Additional Selection Programs
To encourage diversity and fairness, the government applied two additional selection policies:
- Regional Talent Recruitment Program: 227 additional candidates were selected from underrepresented regions, including general administration, foreign service, labor, taxation, and audit categories.
- Gender Equality Recruitment Program: 39 additional female candidates were admitted in areas such as mechanical engineering, electrical, chemical engineering, civil engineering, telecommunications, and statistics.
Furthermore, in the special recruitment track for persons with disabilities, 148 candidates were successful, surpassing the 44 originally planned slots.
📅 Next Steps: The Second Round
The second round of the Grade 7 Civil Service Examination is scheduled for September 20, 2025. The test will be conducted in five major cities across Korea: Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Daejeon. This round will further assess candidates’ knowledge and specialization in their chosen fields.
Successful candidates from this stage will proceed to interviews and final evaluations, paving the way for appointments into the Korean civil service system. For details, applicants are advised to check the official Cyber State Exam Center (gosi.kr).
📌 Key Statistics at a Glance
- Total passers: 4,383
- Average age: 28.8 years
- Gender split: 59.8% male, 40.2% female
- Highest cut-off: 93.33 points (Chemical Engineering, Diplomatic Service)
- Extra admissions: 227 via regional recruitment, 39 via gender equality program
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🎯 Summary: A total of 4,383 candidates passed the first round of Korea’s 2025 Grade 7 Civil Service Exam. With the second exam scheduled for September 20, this year’s competition highlights the growing interest of young Koreans in public service careers.
