Group 1 - The core point of the news is the commencement of the registration for the 2026 National Civil Service Examination, with a total recruitment plan of 38,100 positions, which is a decrease of 1,600 from the previous year [1][3] - The registration period for applicants is from October 15, 2025, to October 24, 2025, with qualification reviews taking place from October 15 to October 26, 2025 [3] - The public subject examination will be held on November 30, 2025, across various major cities [3] Group 2 - The recruitment continues to favor fresh graduates and grassroots positions, with approximately 26,000 plans set for recruiting recent college graduates [4] - Over 28,000 plans are allocated to county-level and below institutions, emphasizing the trend of encouraging talent to flow towards grassroots levels [4][5] - In the 2025 recruitment, around 67% of the total 39,700 positions were designated for fresh graduates, highlighting the ongoing support for this demographic [5] Group 3 - The age requirement for applicants has been relaxed, with the general age limit set between 18 and 38 years, and for 2026 fresh master's and doctoral graduates, the limit is extended to 43 years [7] - This adjustment aligns with the gradual implementation of delayed retirement age policies, aiming to attract more experienced individuals into the civil service [7] - Experts suggest that this policy provides opportunities for a diverse range of talents, enhancing the quality of public service [7]