This year, 4,318 individuals ultimately passed the national civil servant level 9 open competitive examination. The average age is 29.3 years, with more than half of the successful candidates in their 20s.

On April 5th, the National Public Service 9th-grade open competitive examination written test takes place, and candidates enter a testing center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Provided by the Ministry of Personnel Management. /News1

The Ministry of Personnel Management announced the final successful candidates for the '2025 national civil servant level 9 open competitive examination' on the 19th through the Cyber National Examination Center.

In the written examination held on 4th April, 5,490 candidates passed, and after the interview exams conducted from 28th May to 2nd June, a final total of 4,318 passed.

The average age of successful candidates is 29.3 years, similar to last year (29.5 years). By age group, 2,689 candidates (62.3%) are in their 20s, followed by 1,379 (31.9%) in their 30s, 220 (5.1%) in their 40s, and 23 (0.5%) aged 50 and older. There were also 7 candidates (0.2%) aged 18-19.

Among the successful candidates, 2,319 (53.7%) are male and 1,999 (46.3%) are female. By job category, there are 678 (15.7%) in the science and technology sector and 3,640 (84.3%) in the administrative sector.

Successful candidates must register as job candidates at the Cyber National Examination Center from 20th to 24th June. Failure to register will be regarded as a resignation from the appointment.