Hun Many, minister of civil service and chairman of the commission for the civil servant entrance examinations, announced the results of recent exams held for applicants for positions at the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Many, who is also deputy prime minister, said the exams had been concluded successfully, and reflected the slogan “Those who are capable will pass the exam”.
“Of the passes, 33 applied to the ACU, 99 to the public works ministry and 52 to the agriculture ministry,” he told a March 11 press conference.
The new recruits will have to respect, implement and fulfil all of the conditions and requirements as outlined by the common statute on civil servants. They will also be required to pass a criminal background check.
“Should the candidates fail to meet these requirements, they will be deleted from the state framework, regardless of their exam results, or the fact that they may have held prior public office,” he continued.
He explained that the commission would give each of the candidates one week to protest their results, if they found them unsatisfactory.
Many vowed to ensure that all civil service exams remain of high quality and effective recruitment tools. He added that under no circumstances would money be exchanged for passing grades, and asked that members of the public wait to assess how effective his work is.
He expects that his proactive participation in the process will improve the civil service sector.
Yang Kim Eng, president of the People Centre for Development and Peace, believes that Many’s remarks would offer hope to the youth, and encourage them to seek out civil service positions.
“In the past, some people complained that the children of high-ranking officials and those from wealthy families were the only ones who passed exams. Poor people were resigned to this, but now they are beginning to have renewed hope, thanks to the commitment made by the civil service minister,” he said.
“As long as the examinations continue to be held in a transparent manner, with stringent recruitment, invigilation and grading, young people will be encouraged to apply for state roles, and serve the people,” he added.
