2026 Chungcheongbuk‑do Local Civil Service Exam Announces 1,336 New Positions

Chungcheongbuk‑do announced the recruitment of 1,336 new local civil servants for 2026, a rise of 434 positions from the previous year. Among the hires are 72 nursing staff, 29 health officials and 121 social‑welfare workers, reflecting a substantial boost to the province’s public‑health workforce.

Exam Schedule and Selection Process

The hiring process will be carried out in three rounds. The first round, focused on veterinary and veterinary‑research positions, begins in March. The second round of written exams for 8th and 9th‑grade posts, including nursing and health roles, is set for June 20. The final round, covering 7th‑grade posts and research and guide‑teacher positions, will occur on October 31.

Applicants must submit their documents online between March 3 and March 6, with a document‑screening phase slated for mid‑March. Interviews for the 6th‑grade veterinary track are planned for late March, while interviews for the 7th‑grade and other positions will follow the written exams in June and October.

Did You Know? The province set aside specific quotas for socially disadvantaged groups, including 93 positions for persons with disabilities, 28 for low‑income applicants, and 5 for veterans recommended by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs.

Impact on Health Services

Expanding the nursing and health staff pool by more than 100 % of the planned intake could enhance service capacity in hospitals, community clinics, and public‑health programmes. The increase aligns with the province’s effort to address staffing gaps in areas such as integrated care and infrastructure projects that affect public health, like road and building maintenance.

The hiring surge also reflects a response to anticipated retirements and leaves, as well as the need for additional personnel to support national policy initiatives such as integrated care for the elderly.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter, senior health policy analyst, notes that the broadened recruitment could improve access to preventive services and reduce wait times, but the real benefit will depend on how quickly new hires are trained and integrated into existing health networks.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can access the full recruitment plan and submit applications through the Chungcheongbuk‑do official portal https://www.chungbuk.go.kr/sihum or the Local Government Internet Application Center https://local.gosi.go.kr. Detailed eligibility criteria and exam dates are posted on these sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the recruitment process start?

The first round of applications opens on March 3 and closes on March 6, followed by document screening in mid‑March.

How many nursing positions are available?

The announcement includes 72 new nursing positions among the total 1,336 hires.

What special provisions are made for disadvantaged applicants?

Separate selection quotas allocate 93 spots for persons with disabilities, 28 for low‑income candidates, and 5 for veterans recommended by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs.

How might these new hires shape the future of health services in Chungcheongbuk‑do?