Govt holds line on CSS age limit
Establishment Division cites administrative burden and shorter service careers
The government has maintained its position on the age limit and number of attempts for the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination, rejecting proposals to increase either. The Establishment Division and Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) submitted their written positions to a parliamentary committee, opposing the suggested changes.
A Senate Standing Committee subcommittee had recommended raising the age limit from 30 to 35 years and raising the number of attempts from three to five. However, the Establishment Division deemed the recommendations impractical and decided to retain the existing upper age limit of 30 years for CSS candidates. According to the Establishment Division, any adjustments to the age limit or number of attempts fall under the federal government's policy domain, with the FPSC responsible for implementing the approved policies.
The FPSC, during its 174th meeting, also decided to keep the current policy regarding age limit and attempts for CSS candidates. The Establishment Division warned that increasing the age limit and number of attempts would lead to a significant rise in candidates, causing more administrative strain on conducting the examination and grading answer copies.
They also noted that older candidates would have a shorter effective service period, potentially impacting the availability of experienced officers in the long run.
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