Balochistan Public Service Commission

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Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) is the civil service of the Balochistan province in Pakistan. It was established through an Act of the Balochistan Assembly titled "Balochistan Civil Servants Act, 1974" under Article 240 of the newly framed Constitution of Pakistan. [1] The BPCS Examinations are held randomly subject to the availability of vacant posts.

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Balochisan Civil Servants Act, 1974

Following the foundations laid in the Article 240 of the Constitution, the Balochistan Government promulgated The Civil Servants Act, 1974. The law allows civil service of the provinces, to be regulated as per rules notified under this Act. Consequently, the Government of Balochistan has notified Civil Servants (Appointment, Transfer and Promotion) Rules, 1979 and the relevant Service Rules. The qualification and method (the way) of filling of all posts is regulated by these rules. The posts at initial officer level i.e. BS-17, are classified to be filled by way of promotion or transfer and by direct recruitment under share fixed for each category. [2]

BCS Exam

The recommendation for appointment in BS-17, under direct recruitment share, is done by BPSC through a competitive exam, which is established under its own law as a requirement of the Constitution. [2] PCS Exam is conducted by Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) includes the following two groups. [3]

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References

  1. "Constitution of Pakistan, Article 240: Appointments to service of Pakistan and conditions of service". www.infopakistan.pk. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  2. 1 2 "BPSC". bpsc.gob.pk. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  3. "Syllabus of PCS/BPSC - CSS Forums". www.cssforum.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-02-28.