After a full day of oral examinations, the recruitment drive for contract civil servants at the Ministry of Planning’s National Institute of Statistics has officially wrapped up. Sixteen candidates made the final cut—an even split of eight men and eight women. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Civil Service Hun Many dropped by in person on the afternoon of September 19 to inspect the testing site and sign off on the official results.
For those who passed, the work isn't quite finished yet. Candidates have one business week from the September 19 announcement to formally confirm whether they accept the position. The deadline is set for September 26 at 5:00 PM, and responses must be submitted via phone or Telegram (086 329 677 or 012 990 655) to the General Department of Public Service Management. Anyone wishing to appeal their score or request an exam review must submit a written application in person at the department’s office on Omdourm Road in Phnom Penh’s Pur Senchey district.
Officials emphasized that failing to confirm by the deadline will be treated as a forfeiture. Any opened slots will then be offered to reserve candidates based on score rankings, pulled from an eligibility list valid for one year. Background checks will also be strictly enforced under the Civil Servant Law: anyone previously dismissed from public service or the armed forces is automatically barred, and any candidate found to have such a record will have their qualification revoked. Securing a government position remains a prized milestone here. In a city where so many young people spend their days riding motorbikes under the scorching sun just to make ends meet, the 16 who made the list undoubtedly have a lot to celebrate with their families tonight.
