The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) launches Digitalised BLNST in May 2025 for prospective applicants for civil service jobs requiring degree or professional qualifications to take the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) (Degree / Professional Grades) at their own selected timeslots throughout the year.  In view of the launch of Digitalised BLNST, with effect from June 2025, the CSB will no longer organise the paper-based BLNST on the same day of the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) in Hong Kong.  The examination format, duration and content of Digitalised BLNST are identical to those of the paper-based BLNST.  The only change is that the test would be conducted by computer and the results of Digitalised BLNST will be issued by e-mail to the candidates in the form of electronic result certificates on the same day as the examination.。Examination ScheduleDigitalised BLNST is conducted from Monday to Friday (except public holidays) at the Recruitment Centre, General Grades Office (Address: 37th Floor, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong). There are six examination timeslots per day. Limited quotas will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants can choose the timeslot for Digitalised BLNST to be conducted in the coming 8 weeks from the day of application. The earliest date that can be selected is the next working day. Suspension PeriodDigitalised BLNST has a three-month suspension period. If an applicant is absent from the examination or has not attained a pass result in the examination, he / she can only take Digitalised BLNST again three months after the date of absence or the date of failing the examination.How to applyApplicants must submit the application through Digitalised BLNST online application system. Upon completion of application procedures, applicant will be provided with an application reference number immediately. A confirmation e-mail will also be sent to the applicant’s e-mail address.For more details, please visit the webpage for the Digitalised Basic Law and National Security Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades).For details about the BLNST (Degree / Professional Grades) including the examination format and sample questions, and the BLNST in the civil service recruitment, please refer to the Common Recruitment Examination and the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades) webpage.Source: Civil Service Bureau

CRE and BLNST is tentatively scheduled to be held in Hong Kong on 1 June 2024.  Prospective applicants for civil service posts at degree or professional level are welcome to apply.  Applicants may choose to take any of the CRE papers and / or the BLNST paper in the coming examinations. Common Recruitment Examination: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. Basic Law and National Security Law Test:A pass result in the BLNST is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs.  The BLNST is a 30-minute paper of multiple-choice questions. 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 in the academic year of 2023-24 or 2024-25. Application Procedure:1. On-line: Submit an application before 5:00 p.m. on 5 April 2024 (Hong Kong time) through the on-line application system on the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) webpage at www.csb.gov.hk/eng/cre.html; or2. By post: Send application form (CSB 31 (3/2024)) to the Civil Service Examinations Unit at Room 2511, 25th Floor, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (date of postmark on or before 5 April 2024).    Enquiries:Telephone : 2537 6429 / Email : [email protected] Please visit the CSB webpage at www.csb.gov.hk/eng/cre.html for details.