China Civil Service (Xingce) (China Civil Service Examination — Xingce (Administrative Aptitude Test)) — Free Online Mock Test
China Civil Service Examination — Xingce (Administrative Aptitude Test) · MCQ / objective components. China admissions/licensing assessment. · Official language: Chinese.
China Civil Service (Xingce) exam at a glance
China Civil Service (Xingce) key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | National Civil Service Administration (国家公务员局), under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (the annual national exam is 国考, “guokao”). |
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| Official website | scs.gov.cn — 国家公务员局 ↗ |
| Mode | Paper-based, closed-book standardized written exam; the Xingce (Administrative Aptitude Test) is entirely multiple-choice. |
| Frequency | Once a year (registration in autumn, written exam in late November). |
| Scoring & marking | Xingce (行政职业能力测验) is an all-multiple-choice paper of about 130–140 questions in 120 minutes (100 points) across five sections — Common Sense/Knowledge Judgement, Verbal Comprehension & Expression, Quantitative Relations, Judgement Reasoning and Data Analysis — and is known for more questions than most candidates can finish. It is taken alongside the Shenlun (申论) essay paper (about 3 hours) to form the written stage; per-post cut-off scores are set each year, so the pass bar varies rather than being fixed. Candidates who clear the written stage advance to interview. |
| Score validity | Used for the current recruitment cycle. |
| Language | Chinese (simplified); some posts add a separately-tested foreign-language requirement. |
Who is eligible for China Civil Service (Xingce)?
Chinese (PRC) citizenship, generally aged 18–38, with an associate college degree (大专) or above, meeting the specific post’s requirements.
Last verified August 2026 against National Civil Service Administration (国家公务员局), Baidu Baike — 行政职业能力测验. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
China Civil Service (Xingce) section breakdown
The China Civil Service (Xingce) mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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China Civil Service (Xingce) (55 Q)
China Civil Service (Xingce) scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: China Civil Service (Xingce) has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: China Civil Service (Xingce) (pass 700/1000).
How China Civil Service (Xingce) is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
China Civil Service (Xingce) time strategy
With 55 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 131 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- China Civil Service (Xingce) (55 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
China Civil Service (Xingce) topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of China Civil Service (Xingce), the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
China Civil Service (Xingce) (55 Q)
- General Knowledge · 19
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Reasoning — Blood relations · 3
- Reasoning — Alphabet series · 2
- Reasoning — Number Series (arithmetic) · 1
- Reasoning — Number Series (squares) · 1
- Reasoning — Syllogism (transitive) · 1
- Reasoning — Syllogism (negative) · 1
China Civil Service (Xingce) difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
China Civil Service Examination — Xingce (Administrative Aptitude Test) · MCQ / objective components. China admissions/licensing assessment. · Official language: Chinese.
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for China Civil Service (Xingce)
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
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- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what China Civil Service (Xingce) really tests
Xingce is the all-multiple-choice Administrative Aptitude Test of China’s annual national civil-service exam (guokao), covering common-sense knowledge, verbal comprehension, quantitative relations, judgement reasoning and data analysis in about 130–140 questions over 120 minutes. It is taken alongside the Shenlun essay paper to form the written stage for recruiting central-government civil servants.
Preparation tips
- Train for speed — the section is famous for more questions than most can finish, so pacing and a skipping strategy are essential.
- Master data-analysis and quantitative shortcuts, the highest points-per-minute sections.
- Prepare Xingce and Shenlun together, since both papers count toward advancing.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Trying to answer every question in order instead of prioritising high-yield sections within the time limit.
- Neglecting the Shenlun essay while over-focusing on Xingce, even though both gate progression.
China Civil Service (Xingce) study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Verbal comprehension, quantitative relations
- Judgement reasoning, data analysis
- Common-sense knowledge
- Pacing and skipping strategy
- Data-analysis shortcuts (high points/minute)
- Question prioritisation
- Prepare the Shenlun essay alongside
- Full Xingce mocks
- Previous guokao papers
Where China Civil Service (Xingce) can take you
A strong China Civil Service (Xingce) result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Chinese civil servant
- Guokao advance
Best books & official prep for China Civil Service (Xingce)
- Official guokao guides & Xingce/Shenlun practice — National Civil Service Administration
Official practice: The National Civil Service Administration publishes the guokao syllabus/announcement on scs.gov.cn; Xingce and Shenlun practice material is widely available.
Previous-year papers: Previous guokao Xingce and Shenlun papers circulate widely for practice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the China Civil Service (Xingce) exam pattern?
- China Civil Service Examination — Xingce (Administrative Aptitude Test) contains 55 questions across 1 section: China Civil Service (Xingce) (55 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 131 seconds per question).
- Does China Civil Service (Xingce) have negative marking?
- No — China Civil Service (Xingce) has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is China Civil Service (Xingce) scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. China Civil Service (Xingce) (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise China Civil Service (Xingce) online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length China Civil Service (Xingce) mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of China Civil Service (Xingce)?
- China Civil Service (Xingce) is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. China Civil Service Examination — Xingce (Administrative Aptitude Test) · MCQ / objective components. China admissions/licensing assessment. · Official language: Chinese.
- How long is the China Civil Service (Xingce) exam?
- China Civil Service (Xingce) runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in China Civil Service (Xingce)?
- China Civil Service (Xingce) is split into: China Civil Service (Xingce) (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. China Civil Service Examination — Xingce (Administrative Aptitude Test) · MCQ / objective components. China admissions/licensing assessment. · Official language: Chinese.
- What tools or aids are allowed during China Civil Service (Xingce)?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the China Civil Service (Xingce) test adaptive?
- No — China Civil Service (Xingce) is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many China Civil Service (Xingce) mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct China Civil Service (Xingce) variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free China Civil Service (Xingce) test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge China Civil Service (Xingce) test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are China Civil Service (Xingce) previous year question–style papers included?
- Every China Civil Service (Xingce) mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free China Civil Service (Xingce) mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's China Civil Service (Xingce) mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the China Civil Service (Xingce) mock test on mobile?
- Yes. China Civil Service (Xingce) mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the China Civil Service (Xingce) syllabus?
- The China Civil Service (Xingce) syllabus maps to its 1 section: China Civil Service (Xingce) (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for China Civil Service (Xingce)?
- Eligibility for China Civil Service (Xingce) — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic China Civil Service (Xingce) practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the China Civil Service (Xingce) exam and how should I prepare?
- Official China Civil Service (Xingce) exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free China Civil Service (Xingce) mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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