Many candidates decline low-paid Cyprus government posts despite passing exams
Dozens of candidates who passed Cyprus's government exams and were offered positions through the Public Service Commission (PSC) are turning down the appointments. Many of these posts fall under the low-paid A2-5-7 salary scale, although most candidates have qualifications suited for scientific roles. This mismatch contributes to a large number of vacancies remaining unfilled.
Between June and early August, the PSC filled 700 first-appointment posts, but several candidates declined, forcing cancellation of some placements. PSC President Giorgos Papageorgiou explained that the posts do not require personal interviews and were scheduled before the summer holidays to address urgent staffing needs. However, he acknowledged that many posts will stay vacant due to insufficient qualified candidates and declined offers.
The Finance Ministry and civil servants’ union PASYDY have criticized the current recruitment system, pointing out its inefficiency and the generic nature of exams. Legislative reforms are expected to abolish these exams and improve recruitment processes, aiming to better match candidates to roles and reduce vacancies in the public sector.
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