Govt finalises sweeping civil service reforms
• 11 specialised professional cadres in bureaucracy proposed • BS-20, above posts may be opened to officials, academics, private-sector professionals ISLAMABAD: Amid concerns over declining standards and lack of specialisation in the bureaucracy, the federal government has finalised a sweeping restructuring of the civil service, proposing 11 new professional cadres, a complete overhaul of the…
Islamabad, Pakistan: In response to concerns over deteriorating standards and a lack of specialisation within the bureaucracy, the federal government has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of the civil service. This reform package, set to cost Rs11 billion to implement, aims to revolutionise recruitment, training, career progression, performance evaluation, and the overall structure of the federal bureaucracy.
The proposed changes, outlined at a consultative session attended by key stakeholders, include the creation of 11 specialised professional cadres, an overhaul of the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination, and the introduction of performance-linked pay and retirement incentives. The Federal Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has established two committees on civil service reforms, which have reviewed 46 recommendations and reached consensus on 43 of them.
The proposed changes also seek to digitise the recruitment process, reduce it to six months or less, and introduce affirmative measures to ensure representation for underrepresented groups.
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