The sub-decree that opens the door for professionals to enter the civil service has been officially issued. So professionals can review their qualifications and prepare to join the national service if they wish, but the first step may involve professionals in education and health first.
This claim is based on a sub-decree signed by Samdech Thib Dei Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, on May 21, 2025. The sub-decree is a legal document that will allow state institutions to select officials according to employment agreements.
According to the sub-decree on selection And the management of officials based on employment agreements is emphasized for public educational institutions and local health units.
According to the content specified in the sub-decree, it is stated that public educational institutions that need officials based on employment agreements include those serving in kindergartens, primary schools, junior high schools, and high schools.
In particular, for local health units, it includes experts who will be required to serve in health posts, health centers, and referral hospitals in the country, which currently lack medical experts.
The selection and management of officials based on employment agreements in ministries and other institutions shall be implemented based on the decision of the Royal Government at the request of the Ministry of Public Service and the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
The sub-decree, which contains 12 pages, 7 chapters, 47 articles, specifies the mechanisms for supporting the implementation and monitoring, supervision and evaluation, management of officials, conditions for selecting officials, positions of officials, and general regulations.
The sub-decree It also discussed in detail the planning of recruitment of officials, the procedures and calendar of recruitment, employment agreements, the duration of employment agreements, termination of employment agreements, evaluation of the work achievements of those officials, disciplinary offenses and sanctions, leave and attendance management, rights, obligations and professional ethics, capacity development, employment agreement disputes and resolution mechanisms, retirement and social security of those officials, etc.
In particular, regarding salaries And the benefits of contract officers, which is a point of interest to the public, the sub-decree has not yet been clearly stated. The sub-decree only states that it shall be determined by sub-decree at the request of the Ministry of Public Service and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, in consultation with the relevant ministries.
On this issue, the sub-decree talks about the right to receive other financial benefits such as framework officers, which include various subsidies in the organization as well as other subsidies according to the decision of the Royal Government. In addition, they may also receive other benefits such as professional development, certificates of appreciation, decorations, and incentives in accordance with applicable legal regulations.
Regarding this benefit, the Ministry of Public Service and the Ministry of Economy and Finance may issue regulations in the future, and the salary may vary according to the level of skills and abilities, as well as the needs of the organization and its necessity.
Of course, some people who have real expertise and are rare human resources cannot come with a normal salary. Therefore, there may be negotiations with the relevant institutions, which is why the decree leaves such a gap.
Regarding this point, His Majesty has already said that the Royal Government wants to attract truly capable people from the private sector to help serve some essential jobs in institutions under state control. The state really needs human resources with clear knowledge, skills, and expertise to come together to help further develop society.
The King has also stated in a series of public forums that those with skills and abilities who can serve in civil service, even if they are over the age limit, as long as they have the required skills, can also accept those jobs.
In short, those who are interested in joining the state service, please be prepared. Opportunities will arise in the future. Once this sub-decree is issued, the Ministry of Public Service, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and other relevant institutions will issue more in the near future.
