The Civil Service Commission Board has introduced strict measures to control "fraud in government recruitment exams." Upon detection, offenders face the highest disciplinary penalty—immediate dismissal—alongside disqualification, blacklisting, and revocation of Part A certification. Those abandoning government duties for more than 15 consecutive days without valid reason will also face the severest penalties.
On 6 July 2026, Mr. Pakorn Nilprapunt, Deputy Prime Minister, posted a message on social media.Pakorn Nilprapunt - Pakorn NilprapuntHe reported the results of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) meeting, informing attendees as CSC chairman about the current news regarding fraud in government recruitment exams. Although the incident is not directly related to the CSC office, it has caused widespread negative perceptions, severely undermining confidence in the civil service system.
Therefore, he requested that the CSC coordinate proactively with associations, organizations, and civil servant groups to restore confidence and uphold the dignity of civil servants overall.
The CSC board meeting approved five measures to manage fraud in government recruitment exams and decided to submit them to the Cabinet for further consideration, as follows.
1. Disqualification and blacklisting: Individuals who commit fraud in Part A exams will be prohibited from government service, have their passing certificates revoked, and if already appointed, will be immediately removed from the civil service.
2. Maximum disciplinary penalty of immediate dismissal: This constitutes serious misconduct. If under disciplinary investigation, the individual will be suspended or placed on leave beforehand, with dismissal as the only final penalty.
3. Creation of a centralized blacklist database compiling names of fraudsters from all personnel management organizations to enable government agencies nationwide to verify applicants.
4. Authority to revoke certificates: The CSC Secretary-General has the power to revoke Part A certificates in all cases (except exam fraud cases, which must be reviewed by the CSC).
5. A three-phase action plan (integrated with the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, National Anti-Corruption Commission, Anti-Money Laundering Office, and anti-corruption organizations) including:
Simultaneously, the CSC agreed to propose to the Cabinet that all civil servants and government officials strictly adhere to CSC guidelines: no appointment or reappointment of anyone previously guilty of fraud, even if their record has been cleared. Regarding disciplinary actions for providing false information to parliamentary committees, agencies are urged to comply with the 2025 Act on Committee Summoning Powers and to strictly discipline offenders.
The CSC also endorsed the proposal to amend Cabinet resolutions to impose dismissal for severe disciplinary offenses including fraud in official duties and abandonment of duty for over 15 consecutive days without reasonable cause or return to work, classifying these as serious misconduct. The CSC will submit this for Cabinet consideration.
Additionally, the CSC approved a draft amendment to its disciplinary procedures regulation to improve several aspects, such as setting time limits for each disciplinary step and establishing criteria and methods for taking witness and accused statements via electronic media when necessary. This draft will be submitted to the Cabinet for review.
Furthermore, the CSC approved criteria, methods, and conditions for appointing permanent secretaries or equivalent positions, aiming to establish suitable and consistent selection procedures aligned with the roles and current civil service context.