CRE is tentatively scheduled to be held in Hong Kong on 7 June 2025.  Prospective applicants for civil service posts at degree or professional level are welcome to apply.

The CRE consists of three 45-minute papers of multiple-choice questions, namely Use of English, Use of Chinese and Aptitude Test.  Applicants may choose to take any of the papers.  Persons who wish to apply for civil service posts at degree or professional level should first obtain the requisite CRE results as specified in the relevant recruitment advertisements.  

Eligibility:
Holders of degree, or a qualification meeting the entry requirement on professional qualifications for civil service degree or professional posts, or university students who will have attained a degree (not including Associate Degree) in the academic year of 2024-25 or 2025-26.

Application Procedure:

Submit an application before 11:59 p.m. on 11 April 2025 (Hong Kong time) through the on-line application system on the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) webpage at www.csb.gov.hk/eng/cre.html.

Note: Applications submitted by post, fax or e-mail will NOT be accepted.

Enquiries:
Telephone : (852) 2537 6429 / Email : csbcseu@csb.gov.hk

Please visit the CSB webpage at www.csb.gov.hk/eng/cre.html for details.