Trump changes hiring rules for the US civil service for the first time in more than 100 years

Administration of the President of the United States Donald Trump introduces new rules for civil service recruitment for the first time in more than 100 years – since the late 19th century. About this writes Bloomberg.

Instead of the traditional "rule of three" system, when managers could choose only from the three candidates with the highest scores in the competition, they will now have a wider choice among all qualified applicants.

The new civil service hiring rules will be published on Friday, September 5, and will come into effect in November. The White House explains that this should make the process more flexible and modern.

Scott Kupor, head of the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM), said that "the system was formed under outdated rules that limited the ability of managers to select the best candidates."

The amendments will also allow for the elimination of candidates who have not been elected to the same position three times in a row.

This reform is part of Trump's broader policy of restructuring the federal service.

He has previously advocated limiting labor guarantees for tens of thousands of officials, simplifying dismissal procedures, and reducing trade union rights in the national security sector.

• In late May, the Trump administration added four essay questions to applications for civil service positions asking candidates about their favorite decrees and their commitment to government efficiency.