no they did not use the civil service exam
clerical,
Where can I take the Civil Service test in Virginia?
The dates and locations for the Civil Service exam in Smyrna, Georgia are set by personnel after reading over job applications. Qualified candidates are notified by mail where and when to take the Civil Service Exam for their particular job field.
August
Exam to be able to do certain jobs out get into a country
Febrary
Yes
Yes, In Bangladesh Civil Service there is an entrance exam for BCS, Its call Preli Exam...
China (the Han dynasty)
cause
Yes, you do still have to take the civil service exam