Can social security card replace ID card in civil service examination?

The social security card of the civil service examination cannot replace the ID card.

Social security card can't be used as ID card. Identity cards and household registration books are materials that can prove identity. However, if you don't have an ID card by plane or train, you can use your social security card to apply for temporary identification from the airport and railway police authorities, or use your social security card to provide your ID number.

Basic requirements for civil servants to apply for the exam:

1, with China nationality;

2. 18 years old and under 35 years old, and the age of graduate students and doctoral students (non-employed) can be relaxed to under 40 years old;

3. Support the Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC);

4. Good conduct;

5. Have the physical conditions to perform their duties normally;

6. Have the ability to work in line with the requirements of the post;

7. Have a college degree or above;

8. Have other qualifications required by the proposed position specified by the department.

To sum up, although the social security card is printed with the citizen's ID number, it still cannot be used as an ID card, because the valid certificate to prove the citizen's identity is an ID card rather than a social security card.

Legal basis:

Article 3 of the Resident Identity Card Law

The items registered in the resident ID card include: name, gender, nationality, date of birth, permanent residence address, citizen ID number, personal photo, fingerprint information, certificate validity period and issuing authority. Citizenship number is a unique and life-long identity code for every citizen, which is compiled by public security organs according to the national standard of citizenship number. Citizens applying for obtaining, renewing or replacing resident identity cards shall register their fingerprint information.