BEIJING -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is to run its first unified recruitment of army civilian personnel from the public, a move to attract talents and improve employment transparency, announced a circular on Saturday.

The circular was posted on the website of the center for professional and technical personnel which is administrated by the PLA General Political Department.

The army civilian posts will cover professional and technical stations, including teaching, scientific research, engineering, health, culture, sports and libraries, as well as non-professional posts such as management and logistics services, it said.

The circular also urged relevant organs at all levels to apply strict discipline in the recruitment.

Candidates can register at www.81rc.mil.cn from Oct 22 to Nov 5, and the examination will be held on Dec 15.