China bids to break job market ‘curse of 35’ as it raises civil service age cap

China raises age limits for civil servants as part of campaign against ageism

China has increased the maximum hiring age from 35 to 38 for some civil service positions. Read more at straitstimes.com.

China bids to break job market ‘curse of 35’ as it raises civil service age cap

The government will now accept candidates aged up to 43 for some positions, a change that comes amid rampant job market age discrimination.

China Relaxes Age Rule in Civil Service Exam to Address Aging Workforce

China Relaxes Age Rule in Civil Service Exam to Address Aging Workforce - For the first time in decades, applicants up to 38 — and some up to 43 — can take the national civil service exam, reflecting Beijing’s effort to extend working lives and modernize hiring rules

Just a Number: China Eases Age Restrictions on Civil Service

Local governments across China are easing age restrictions for civil service applicants as part of a nationwide push to combat age discrimination, signaling a shift toward more inclusive hiring practices in the country.

China raises civil service exam age limits

China will begin accepting applications Wednesday for its 2026 national civil service exam with a landmark revision: The age cap for most applicants will rise for the first time in decades from 35 to 38, reflecting Beijing’s broader effort to gradually delay retirement and keep older workers in the labor force, reports Caixin. According to […]