According to official data, 640,000 people took part in the national civil service examination in 2008, with an increase of 12% over the previous year  This year, the average competition ratio of civil servants is 60:1, far higher than 42:1 in 2007  The most competitive central party and mass organs refer to public institutions managed by public servants, and the average competition ratio is as high as 162:1  From a certain point of view, The national civil service examination has become one of the most competitive examinations in China
Under the huge employment pressure, many college graduates will apply for civil servants as an important employment opportunity and way out.
 Many college students' pursuit of the civil service profession, especially their incorrect understanding of the civil service profession, has led to the popularity of civil service examination