Pakistan’s Civil Service Exam Set for Major Overhaul
Pakistan’s civil service examination system is expected to undergo significant reforms, as the government moves toward a more specialized recruitment process.
Key Proposed Changes
- The Civil Service Reforms Committee has finalized recommendations to replace the current Central Superior Services (CSS) exam with a cluster-based system.
- The new system will ensure that professionals are assigned to relevant technical fields, moving away from the existing general allocation method.
- Each service group will have distinct qualification requirements and a separate competitive exam, ensuring candidates are placed in roles aligned with their expertise.
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Approval & Implementation
- A final report will soon be presented to the federal cabinet for approval.
- The committee has also reviewed compensation and pension structures as part of the reform process.
Rationale Behind the Reform
- The reforms gained traction after Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal pointed out governance inefficiencies.
- In response, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the committee to modernize the civil service framework to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
If approved, these changes will mark a major shift in Pakistan’s bureaucratic structure, ensuring a more specialized and effective civil service.
