2017 4th Recruitment of Civil Servants in General Service of the Ministry of Personnel Management

The Ministry of Personnel Management is going to recruit public officials in general service through career competitive employment. Any talented person is encouraged to apply for the employment.

September 14, 2017 

Minister of Personnel Management

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○ Statute Public Officials Act (Act No. 14839, July 26, 2017)

○ Decree on the Appointment of Public Officials (Presidential Decree No. 28220, July 26, 2017)

○ Decree on the Employment Test of Public Officials (Presidential Decree No. 27787, January 10, 2017)

○ Rules on the appointment of Public Officials (Regulations of the Ministry of Personnel Management No. 38, April 6, 2017)

○ Business Process Guide on National civil service exam and practical work 

(Regulations of the Ministry of Personnel Management No. 44, August 22, 2017)

A. Common requirements (who satisfy all the following requirements)

○ A person who does not fall under the grounds for disqualification stated in each subparagraph of Article 33 of the Statute Public Officials Act, whose eligibility to applying for test is not ceased by relevant statutes

< Disqualification> 1.An incompetent   person under the adult guardianship or under the limited guardianship; 2.A person who   was declared bankrupt and has not yet been reinstated; 3.A person in   whose case five years have not passed since his/her imprisonment without   labor or a heavier punishment as declared by a court was completely executed   or exempted; 4.A person who   was sentenced by the suspension of the execution of imprisonment without   labor or a heavier punishment and for whom two years have not passed since   the period of suspension expired; 5.A person who   is under a suspended sentence of imprisonment without labor or a heavier   punishment as declared by a court; 6.A person who   is disqualified, or whose qualification is suspended, pursuant to a judgment   of the court or other Acts; 6- 2.A person who   committed a crime prescribed in Article 355 or 356 of the Criminal Act with   regard to his/her duty during the period of service as public official and   was sentenced to a fine of at least three million won and in whose case two   years have not yet passed since the ruling on such sentence became final; 6- 3.A person who   committed a crime prescribed in Article 303 of the Criminal Act or Article 10   of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes   and was sentenced to a fine of at least three million won and in whose case   two years have not yet passed since the ruling on such sentence became final; 7.A person who   was removed from office by a disciplinary action, and for whom five years   have not passed thereafter; 8.A person who   was dismissed by a disciplinary action, and for whom three years have not   passed thereafter.

○ Age of application: 20 years or above (who were born before December 31, 1997)

○ No restrictions related to nationality (foreigners, multiple nationalities can apply)

○ As for male applicants, those who have completed or been exempted from military service, who can be discharged from military service at least six months before the scheduled date of final (interview) test

B. Qualification Requirements (who satisfy any of the following)

※ Whether a person holds a license and how to calculate his career is determined based on the scheduled date of final test

※ If you apply with career as qualification requirements, three years should have 

not elapsed after retirement as of the date of notice of examination

※ Scope of career recognition in related fields: it is limited to where career certificate is submitted, and the work period and responsibilities should be stated on the career certificate

※ Preferred credentials are determined based on the application deadline

○ Remuneration and allowances for public officials in the appointed position are paid according to the Public Officials Remuneration Regulations

○ Annual salary is set within the salary range limit, but specific amounts will be determined in consultation by taking into consideration the career, experience, etc. of the person to be appointed 

※ Upper and lower limits of annual salary: 75,862- 43,118 thousand KRW (Other allowances to be paid separately)

A. Test Methods

○ First round, Document Review Process 

-  Written review by screening submitted documents including application form, resume, license, cover letter, job performance plan 

-  If the number of applicants are more than three times the scheduled recruitment personnel, applicants in number more than three times planned recruitment personnel can be selected, according to the criteria of document review

▸(Criteria of document screening) Superiority of the cover letter and job performance plans, evaluation of work experience in related fields, assessment of job performance, and whether preferred credentials are held, etc.

○ Second round, Interview

-  Applicants who pass document review are evaluated in interviews especially as to whether they have ability required to perform relevant duties among other evaluation items, and rated as good, fair, and poor, according to Article 5 of Decree on the Employment Test of Public Officials

▸(Evaluation items) Mental attitude as civil servants, expertise and its application ability, accuracy and logicality in expression of opinion, courtesy and politeness, conduct and integrity, creativity, willpower, and growth potential

-  Among those who do not fall under the rejection criteria, candidates who receive the highest grades in the evaluation are finally selected. 

▸(Determination of final successful candidates) If a majority of the committee members rate two or more of five evaluation items as "poor", or when a majority of the committee members rate the single evaluation item as "poor", the candidate fails; candidates with largest number of “good” are determined as successful 

candidates. 

I. Exam Schedule

○ Announcement on successful candidates who pass the document review, and notification of date and place of interview: scheduled on September 29, 2017 (Fri)

※ To be posted on the Ministry of Personnel Management website (http://www.mpm.go.kr)

○ Interview: scheduled on October 11, 2017 (Wed)

○ Announcement on final successful candidates: scheduled on October 18, 2017 (Wed)

A. Application period: 09/18/2017 (Mon) -  09/25/2017 (Mon)

※ Reception hours are 09:00- 18:00, and documents are not accepted on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

B. Reception desk: Human Resources and Organization Division of the Ministry of Personnel Management

※ Sejong Post Building 11 floor, 499, Hannuri- daero, Sejong- si 30102, Republic of Korea

C. Method of application: To submit by registered mail or by visiting the reception desk

※ Documents by registered mail should arrive by 18:00 of due date, and documents should not be sent by courier or quick- service

※ When sending documents by registered mail, ‘It contains application form for public officials in general service’ should be stated on the cover of envelope 

A. Common matters (mandatory submission)

① Application form 1 copy<Attachment No. 1 Format>

※ Attach photos and government revenue stamp (10,000 KRW), applicants from low- income bracket are exempted from application fees for civil service exam: certificate of recipient of national basic livelihood security, or certificate of single parent- family should be attached

② Resume 1 copy<Attachment No. 2 Format>

③ Cover letter 1 copy<Attachment No. 3 Format>

④ Job performance plan 1 copy <Attachment No. 4 Format>

※ No separate forms, describe the plan within 3 sheets of A4 paper

⑤ Documents for document review 1 copy<Attachment No. 5 Format>

⑥ Abstract of resident registration 1 copy 

(Only male applicants should submit it describing matters of military service, foreigners are not required to submit resident registration)

⑦ Written consent to verification of qualification requirements <Attachment No. 6 Format>

⑧ Written consent to provision (use) of personal information <Attachment No. 7 Format>

⑨ Career certificate or certificate of employment 1 copy

※ Employment period, personnel changes, job title, responsibilities should be described, if not submitted, career is disapproved

※ Certificates issued within six months from date of announcement should be submitted

※ Career duration is estimated based on the scheduled date of final test (interview, October 11, 2017)

⑩ Graduate certificate and diploma copy of university(bachelor) or higher 1copy

※ To be submitted by relevant persons who should prove essential requirements, preferred credentialss, etc.

B. Individual requirements (to be submitted only by relevant person)

① Evidential material of winning awards and decorations in various competitions

② Copies of thesis and research paper, proof of publication, patent registration, other research and development or performance, 1 copy for each

※ For research paper, the summary within one page should be attached 

※ For evidential material written in foreign languages, (degrees, career certificates, papers, etc.) it must be attached with Korean translations

③ Foreigners living overseas should submit Applicant`s Health Statement <Attachment No. 7 Format>

C. Matters of Caution

○ Applicants shall take whole responsibility for any disadvantages caused by not checking on matters related to test, so please make sure to double check the exam schedule including announcement date of successful candidates and acceptance as successful candidates. 

○ According to Article 51 of " Decree on the Employment Test of Public Officials, any person who cheats in the employment test or falsely states on the test- related documents (including matters such as career, decree, certificates described in application form) to have unduly influence the test results shall be suspended from relevant test or test shall be invalidated, or passing of test shall be revoked, and the person can lose eligibility for applying to following exams under the same regulations, or to other recruitment exams for national civil service, for five years from the date when such disposal is rendered. 

○ Applicants can suffer disadvantages by wrongly describing in the application form and other documents, so please make sure to complete them without error.

○ If the information described in the documents submitted differ from the fact, the acceptance or appointment of applicants can be revoked.

○ Even after notifying successful applicants, the acceptance can be canceled if grounds for disqualification are found through positive vetting, recruitment medical examination, degree verification, etc.

○ If the number of applicants are same as the recruitment personnel or void, re- announcement can be made.

○ If there is no proper candidate to perform the job, recruitment can be not executed.

○ The received papers will not be returned, but the documents submitted in the original form (ex: graduate certificate) can be returned if the applicant wants.

○ If there is need to supplement vacancy because the final successful candidate renounces his/her employment, or if he/she has grounds for disqualification, additional successful candidates can be chosen within six months from the date of announcement of successful candidates.

○ Please make sure to include your E- mail address and phone number in resume. (Any disadvantage arising from error in description, omission, or inability to contact is blamed on applicants).

○ If there is need to change the details of notification for unavoidable reasons as specified in Article 47 (2) of Decree on the Employment Test of Public Officials, the changed details can be announced by seven days before the test date.

○ In the case of public officials with a fixed term of office prescribed in subparagraph 3 of Article 10 and Article 3- 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the said Act, if the person wants, he/she can sign up for unemployment insurance within three months from the employment date.

○ As for foreigners, positive vetting of final successful candidates can be commissioned to the National Intelligence Service; if acceptance is canceled because the candidates fail to pass physical examinations conducted when the candidates come to Korea after passing the final exam, the residence permit and the employment contract is revoked; at the same time, the candidates should return to their home countries; all expenses incurred in arrival to, departure from, and stay in Korea including the cost of medical examinations shall be borne by the candidates.

○ For more detailed information, please contact us below.

-  Job- related matters: Director for Management Innovation, Legal Affairs and Inspection of the Ministry of Personnel Management (☎ 044- 201- 8138)

-  Other matters related to recruitment procedures: Human Resources and Organization Division of the Ministry of Personnel Management (☎ 044- 201- 8028)

<Reference data>

Job description

Government department					Division to work for
Minister of Personnel Management					Office of Director for Management Innovation, Legal Affairs and Inspection
Main duties		1. To discover and promote cooperative projects among international organizations(agencies)‧governments ○ Response to activities, and operation of HR- related international organizations(agencies)‧overseas civil societies ○ Additional excavation and holding of HR- related international organizations (agencies)‧overseas civil societies ○ Participation in projects for spreading Korean excellent system targeted to developing countries (promotion of excellent system, ODA, etc.) and cooperation with related agencies ○ Reading international trends and data collection related to personnel administration 2. To activate international network of the Ministry of Personnel Management ○ MOU signing and executing subsequent projects with foreign institutions ○ Program design, operation and protocol affairs when foreign public officials visit our Ministry ○ Operation of general matters needed when public officials of our Ministry visit foreign countries ○ Management of our English homepage and brochure, and content development 3. English translation/interpretation ○ Kor- Eng translation and interpretation when foreigner guests visit our Ministry
ReQuired capability		○ (Common competencies) Public service ethics (fairness, integrity), sense of public service (responsibility, sense of duty), customer- oriented mind (sense of serving the people) ○ (Competencies by job grade) Recognition/assessment of situation, planning ability, teamwork- orientedness, communication and coordination ability ○ (Competencies by job series) Analytical skills, strategic thinking, creativity
ReQuired knowledge		○ English proficiency for English communication and correspondence ○ Education, experience and expertise on bilateral and multilateral negotiation strategies ○ Deep understanding and knowledge of response to international meetings and international organizations ○ Knowledge of various agreements such as trade agreements, MOU between institutions
Requirements   for application	Recruitment planning area : International Cooperation
	<Career>		○ A person who has at least eight years of work experience in the related fields ○ A person who is a civil servant of grade 6 or equivalent thereto, who has at least two years of work experience in the related fields ○ A person who has at least five years of work experience in the related fields after obtaining a bachelor's degree
	<Degree>		○ A person who has Ph.D. in the related field ○ A person who has at least one year of practical experience in related fields after obtaining master's degree in the relevant field  ○ A person who has at least three years of practical experience in related fields after obtaining bachelor's degree in the relevant field
Preferred credentials			A person with bachelor's degree or higher in a foreign university in English speaking country

<Attachment No.1> 

Application

I hereby submit this application for a recruitment assessment test for a general public service position with fixed- term contracts at the Ministry of Personnel Management (MPM), and pledge the following; 

The information below is all true. I shall not raise an objection, even if the test itself is suspended or nullified in accordance with the related Act and subordinate statute and even if my qualification is suspended for the next five years, when I made a false statement for the purpose of inappropriate influence on the result of the test.

2017.        .         .

To. Minister of Personnel Management

Admission Ticket

(a recruitment assessment test for a general public service position with fixed- term contracts at MPM)

◎ The application should be completely filled out as follows: 

1. ｢※Application Number｣: Do not fill out.

2. Application Position: Write down the position that you want to apply for.

(eg. administrative official, assistant protection clerk, etc.)

-  (Application Category): Write down the field that you want to apply for.

(eg. International cooperation, △△ field, □□ field, etc.)

-  (Requirements for application): Write information that fits the requirements for application for the job as described on the recruitment notice.

3. Address: Write down your present residential address where you can receive mails.

4. Full Name/Resident Registration Number/E- mail/Telephone (Cell Phone): Be sure to write down without omission.

5. Dual Nationality: For dual nationality holders, write down the acquired nationality. 

6. Revenue Stamp: The following amount of revenue stamp should be purchased at the nearest post office and attached. In the case of multiple sheets of revenue stamp, you must attach them the amount identifiable (E- revenue stamp is available on the Internet.)

-  Grade '5' or above: 10,000 won,  Grade '6/7': 6,000 won, 

Grade '8/9': 5,000 won

<Attachment No.2>

Curriculum Vitae

□ Curriculum Vitae (example) 

※ Write down the information only applicable to the applicant.

※ Write down the name of a School/University only applicable to the preferential treatment (Bachelor's degree of a university in english- speaking country) 

※ Write down the information the same as contents of the certificate of career (department belonged to, job title, main duties)

※ Write down the work period as the number of months (less than 1 month is calculated as the number of days).

※ If more space is required, please adjust the font size, width, and ect. to include all the information in 1 sheet. 

<Attachment No.3>

Cover Letter

<Attachment No.4>

Performance Plan of the Duty

<Attachment No.5>

Required Documents for Assessment 

※ Write down the information only applicable to the applicant.

1. Status of Academic Titles

【How to Write】

① Those who are expected to obtain a degree must acquire it based on the planned date of the final screening (interview), and the school name, major, degree classification, and (scheduled) date of acquisition must be specified.

② Write down degrees in the order of bachelor's, master's and doctorates.

2. Relevance to Expected Tasks (Work Experience)

【How to Write】

① Describe all of your work experience and performance related to your expected tasks (list the recent work experience and performance first).

※ As the matters provided by you will be verified with evidence materials submitted, write down only the provable matters.

② The place of employment should be consistent with the certificate of career or the certificate of employment.

③ Write down the work period as the number of months, and less than 1 month is calculated as the number of days.                    eg) One year, 2 months and 10 days →14 months and 10 days

※ The end date of employment of currently working organization must be the date of the final screening (interview). If you fail to meet career requirements due to resignation/change jobs after documents submission, you may be excluded from the final screening.

④ All the job titles (positions) should be listed in detail in accordance with your tenure of office.

⑤ An applicant who applies for a manager position must indicate the official title in the certificate of career or the certificate of employment when you write down the job title (position) so that it is objectively recognizable.

⑥ Summarize the main business performance simple and specific within 50 characters.

3. Status of Qualifications

【How to Write】

① An applicant who is expected to obtain a license must acquire it based on the planned date of the final screening (interview), and the qualifications title, qualification number, (scheduled) date of acquisition and issuing organization must be specified.

4. Summary of Papers

□ Title of Papers

A. eg) Thesis

B. eg) Dissertation

5. Awards

6. Other Achievements/Abilities

【How to Write】

① Write down, if you have other achievements and abilities not falling under the above items (matters that can prove your achievements and abilities such as volunteer experience, other qualifications, foreign language proficiency, book publication, contribution, patent, etc.)

I certify that all information provided above are true and complete. 

2017.        .         .

Confirmed by              (Sealing/Signature)

<Attachment No.6> 

Consent to Verification of Qualifications

I, an applicant for the recruitment assessment test for the general public service position with fixed- term contracts at MPM, hereby agree to issue a verification to identify the authenticity of my academic title, qualifications or other submitted materials.

I also acknowledge that the duplicate of the consent on which I put my signature is as valid as the original in order to verify the authenticity of the abovementioned materials.

2017.       .       .

Full Name:              (Signature)

To. Minister of Personnel Management

<Attachment No.7> 

□ APPLICANT'S NAME

FIRST                 MIDDLE                      LAST

PLEASE PROVIDE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. WHEN THE FALSE INFORMATION OR OMISSION IS DISCOVERED, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE CANCELED. ALL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL MEDICAL REPORT FORM

1. WHEN AND FOR WHAT REASON DID YOU LAST CONSULT A PHYSICIAN?

NO  YES  IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

2. HAVE YOU HAD ANY SERIOUS AILMENT, INJURIES OR DISEASES IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS?

NO  YES  IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

3. HAVE YOU BEEN HOSPITALIZED IN LAST TWO YEARS?

NO  YES  IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

4. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TREATED BY A DOCTOR FOR ANY MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, OR NERVOUS DISORDER?

NO  YES  IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

5. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ADDICTED TO ANY SUBSTANCE?

NO  YES  IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

6. DO YOU HAVE ANY ALLERGIES?

NO  YES  IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

7. ARE YOU TAKING ANY PRESCRIBED MEDICATION?

NO  YES  IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

8. ARE YOU ON A SPECIAL DIET?

NO  YES  IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

9. HAVE YOU EVER SUFFERED FROM DEPRESSION?

NO  YES  IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

10. ARE YOU HIV POSITIVE?

NO  YES  IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

11. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN UNDER THE SUSPICION OF DRUG OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR POSSESSION?

NO  YES  IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

THE ABOVE ANSWERS I HAVE GIVEN ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT                DATE(mm/dd/yyyy)