Background
On 11 March 2026, the Examination Organization Committee of the Ministry of Civil Service held a meeting with representatives from five relevant ministries and institutions to discuss preparations for competitive recruitment examinations in 2026. The examinations are intended to select both permanent civil servants and personnel employed under labor agreements for service in four ministries and institutions, in line with the established plan.
The meeting was chaired by Lok Bunna, Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of Civil Service and Chairman of the Sub-Committee for Examination Organization.
Scope of Application
The preparation concerns recruitment examinations for entry into service at the following four institutions:
(1) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
(2) Secretariat of State for Border Affairs
(3) Ministry of Justice
(4) Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
The examinations will cover recruitment for both cadre civil servants and personnel engaged on the basis of employment agreements.
Key Provisions or Decisions
According to the announcement, the meeting reviewed work prepared by the Examination Organization Committee’s working group and discussed arrangements for the recruitment process. The discussion covered:
position-based staffing needs;
qualification requirements, including specialist, technical, and support qualifications;
the number of positions required; and
the sequence of the examination process, from issuance of the recruitment notice through to announcement of results.
The ministry also directed interested persons to follow its official communication channels for subsequent examination-related updates.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update is primarily relevant to public administration and civil service governance rather than private sector compliance. Its long-term reference value lies in documenting the Ministry of Civil Service’s planned recruitment process for 2026, the institutions covered, and the administrative criteria under discussion for staffing and examination management.
For organizations monitoring Cambodia’s state capacity and administrative reform, the announcement provides a reference point on how recruitment examinations are being organized for multiple ministries and institutions.
Official Source
Ministry of Civil Service, Facebook post published on 12 March 2026.
