Exam process 'riddled with risks'

A committee has uncovered severe flaws in last year's local government civil service examination process, paving the way for widespread fraud. From vacancy announcements to candidate appointment, the investigation revealed risks at every step. The central committee approved 8,545 positions but ended up appointing 15,520 individuals.

Concerns arose over the committee's subcontracting of examination marking, which raised doubts about the integrity of the results. Digital evidence showed officials altering scores multiple times, with some failing candidates receiving passing grades while others with passing scores received additional points. Despite arrests of some involved, appointments persisted, exposing weaknesses in the Interior Ministry's command structure and hurting public trust.

The committee recommended criminal, civil, administrative, and disciplinary actions against those implicated, calling for a thorough review of the committee's role in future exams. The Department of Local Administration was tasked with reconstructing scores and revoking appointments to ineligible individuals. The Office of the Civil Service Commission was advised to maintain a database of fraud convictions and establish robust IT security protocols to prevent future irregularities.