Introduction: The S16 season competition has officially begun, and it is believed that most players have been following the recent matches. The competitions across various regions are quite intense. In the past couple of days, some issues arose with the secondary broadcast commentary in the LPL region, leading to conflicts among official staff members, which sparked heated discussions among netizens. It seems the conflict might be relatively minor and could likely be resolved over a meal. Recently, the news about official commentator 957 applying for civil service recruitment has attracted widespread attention from players nationwide. The competition is quite low, possibly even failing to meet the minimum participation ratio. The requirement of an associate degree alone disqualifies about 95% of esports athletes. Commentator Miller expressed envy, openly questioning whether top-eight honors from commentator tournaments count.

LPL commentator 957 applies for civil service recruitment in esports position

It is believed that most players are quite familiar with League of Legends. As an esports game, it has developed into its current scale within just over a decade, which is truly remarkable. In recent years, the esports industry has experienced significant fluctuations, entering a downturn. Many professional players have retired and transitioned into commentators. While they can earn decent incomes, it is not stable. Their prospects largely depend on the trends within the esports industry. Moreover, the esports market is limited, and with more retired players joining, the share for each individual becomes increasingly smaller.

Recently, the news about retired player and official LPL commentator 957 applying for civil service recruitment has sparked heated discussions among players nationwide. The requirements for this position are indeed quite stringent. Applicants must be under 38 years old and have achieved top-eight finishes in national competitions for any esports project, including League of Legends, Honor of Kings, Peacekeeper Elite, DOTA2, Dream三国, Naraka: Bladepoint, PUBG, Overwatch, or VALORANT. The most crucial requirement is the educational qualification, which is a strict requirement for civil service recruitment: applicants must possess at least an associate degree. Other requirements may not be particularly critical for retired players, but this educational criterion essentially disqualifies over 95% of esports athletes.

As a former top-tier professional player in the LPL region, 957 won the LPL Spring Split championship during his time with WE战队 and reached the semifinals in the World Championship that year. In terms of achievements, he fully meets the requirements. Additionally, born in 1993, he is a full-time associate degree graduate, verifiable on the学信网. Therefore, he applied with a trial mindset. This news quickly became a trending topic. During commentary, Miller showed considerable envy; he certainly desires a stable job as well, even asking fans whether honors from commentator tournaments could be counted.

Currently, 957 should primarily consider the issue of the minimum participation ratio. If only he applies, the position will not open and will be canceled. Players who have achieved top-eight finishes in national competitions are already rare, and coupled with the requirement of an associate degree, only retired veteran players qualify. In recent years, newly recruited professional players are mostly from training programs, rarely attending university. Many veteran players started their professional careers from middle school. It might require applicants from other competitions to participate for the position to open. 957 should seize this opportunity, though it remains uncertain whether success would affect his match commentary duties.

Final thoughts

No one expected that 957 would apply for civil service recruitment, and for him, these restrictions happen to fit perfectly. He possesses an associate degree and is also a champion in the LPL region. Years of work in esports have accumulated extensive experience for him. If he passes the written exam, the subsequent interview should be relatively easier. Hopefully, 957 can achieve better career development.

What are your thoughts on this matter, esteemed viewers?