Category A and Category B in the public *** are classified according to the different positions recruited. Category A is mainly for positions in provincial organs, Category B mainly refers to positions with professional restrictions, and Category C is mainly for positions in township organs. The subjects and job scopes of the A and B exams are detailed below for a better understanding.
The Category A exam consists of three subjects: "Public Basic Knowledge" Paper A, "Administrative Vocational Aptitude Test" Paper A, and "Essays". Category A positions mainly involve research and drafting, policies, laws and regulations, planning, etc., as well as guidance, supervision and inspection of the implementation of policies, laws and regulations, and plans. In addition, category A posts also include positions engaged in the general management of the internal management of the organ, i.e., general management posts.
The Category B exam consists of two subjects: Paper B of the General Basic Knowledge Test and Paper B of the Administrative Vocational Aptitude Test. Category B posts mainly involve professional and technical work in state agencies and related institutions, as well as positions that provide professional technical support for the operational work of the organs. In addition, category B posts also include administrative law enforcement posts that directly apply specific provisions to citizens, legal persons and other organizations, i.e. professional and technical posts and administrative law enforcement posts.
Overall,Category A mainly covers general management positions, while Category B mainly covers professional and technical positions and administrative law enforcement positions.