PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 993

: The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 993 is to extend the benefits of Presidential Decree No. 907, which grants civil service eligibilities, to honor graduates of school years prior to 1972-73.
: Presidential Decree No. 993 amends Section 5 of Presidential Decree No. 907.
: Honor graduates are conferred civil service eligibilities under Presidential Decree No. 993.
: The benefits apply to honor graduates of school years prior to 1972-73 from schools, colleges, and universities deemed to be in good standing by the Secretary of Education and Culture.
: They must register with the Civil Service Commission or any of its regional offices within six months after the approval of the Decree.
: The Civil Service Commission grants the eligibility in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated for the purpose.
: Presidential Decree No. 993 took effect immediately upon its approval on September 6, 1976.
: The rationale is to encourage the accession of competent and qualified people into the civil service, which applies equally to honor graduates from previous school years.
: The Secretary of Education and Culture determines which schools, colleges, and universities are in good standing, thereby qualifying their honor graduates for the civil service eligibilities.