Note 685 — APPENDIX

The German Civil Service is divided into two main groups: Beamte (officials) and Angestellte (employees). Beamte are classified according to four levels: Beamte of “unteren Dienstes” (lower level), “einfachen mittleren Dienstes” (intermediate level), “gehobenen mittleren Dienstes” (upper level), and “hoeheren Dienstes” (higher level). Angestellte are mainly custodial employees, workers, and minor clerks, but also include some specialists who do not have Beamten-status.