On the controversy over lateral entry into the civil services | Explained

Why did the Prime Minister’s Office intervene and withdraw the advertisement regarding lateral entry for different positions in government? What is a spoils system and how does it work? 

On the controversy over lateral entry into the civil services | Explained
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Why did the Prime Minister’s Office intervene and withdraw the advertisement regarding lateral entry for different positions in government? What is a spoils system and how does it work?