Civilian cadres have the same status as officers except that they are not awarded ranks. Civilian cadres and officers can be transferred to other posts according to the needs of their work, and civilian cadres who are transferred to officers are awarded corresponding ranks according to their positions.

Difference: When the 07-style military uniform was promulgated, the civilian uniforms were similar to the military uniforms of officers. The biggest difference is that the epaulettes, neckties and seniority badges are the same as the military uniforms of officers. "Olive branch plus five stars" is used for summer uniforms, while the following "pine branches plus five stars" is used for spring, autumn and winter uniforms and dresses.

Therefore, we often see photos of entertainers dressed in military uniforms. We can judge the identity of their civilian cadres and their general professional and technical level by epaulettes and bow ties, and then judge their length of military service and specific level by their seniority badges. But there is no such thing as a "civilian general", and all civilian cadres are not awarded ranks.