Agency: According to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), a total of 5,905 candidates have registered for the Preliminary Examination (PE) 2025, marking a significant increase from 4,102 registrants in 2024.For the 2025 civil service intake, there are only 696 vacancies, including 45 in Administrative Services, 30 in Finance Services, 388 in Technical Services, 75 in Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), and 158 in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
This marks a significant drop from last year’s 1,203 vacancies, which included 55 in Administration Services, 40 in Finance Services, 31 in Legal Services, 272 in PGDE, 370 in B.Ed, and 435 in Technical Services.
While the increased number of registrants could generally be seen as a positive sign of growing interest in secure civil service jobs, many believe it reflects the rising number of unemployed people in the country. Others, however, question the limited availability of vacancies and express concern over the shrinking opportunities despite the growing competition.
Moreover, many people expressed disappointment and hopelessness after the RCSC announced the number of vacancies across various categories.