5 cases where civil servants are not allowed to quit their jobs at will

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 32 of the Law on Cadres and Civil Servants 2025, civil servants are required to quit their jobs in the following cases:

- According to personal wishes and agreed upon by competent authorities and organizations. Not Resolving the termination of employment for civil servants who are under disciplinary review or being prosecuted for criminal liability or other cases as prescribed by law or by competent authorities;

- Failure to complete tasks or not meet the requirements of tasks as prescribed in Point c, Clause 1, Article 27 of the Law on Cadres and Civil Servants 2025 to the extent of having to be dismissed.

However, Section IV, Part II, the content of administrative procedures issued together with Decision 727/QD-BNV in 2025 stipulates the termination procedures for civil servants and public employees, clearly stating 5 cases where civil servants are not allowed to terminate their employment at will:

(1) Civil servants undergoing disciplinary action or criminal prosecution;

(2) Civil servants who have not served enough time as committed to the recruiting agency or organization;

(3) Civil servants who have not completed the payment of money and assets under the responsibility of individuals to the agency or organization;

(4) Due to work requirements of the agency or organization or no replacement has been arranged.

(5) Other reasons as prescribed by law, regulations of competent authorities.

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