Why current Chinese youth are enthusiastic about taking the civil service exam

This paper will explore the reasons why young people in China are enthusiastic about taking the civil service exam in the current employment market context, and conduct a specific analysis using Shandong Province as an example. Through the analysis of political science theory, economic theory, and sociological perspectives, this study delves into the sources of attractiveness of civil servant positions to young people from multiple perspectives, and compares the situation in Shandong Province with other regions and countries. The main purpose of this paper is to propose several reasons that lead to Shandong Province's love for taking the civil service exam, to facilitate scholars who are confused about this phenomenon to have a deeper understanding.