The Central Selection Board (CSB) will convene in the last week of November to consider promotions for almost 1,000 civil servants to grades BS-20 and BS-21, marking the first meeting after a hiatus of 15 months. The CSB session, scheduled from November 24 to 28, will address long-pending cases due to delays stemming from various administrative hurdles.
Breakdown of the Candidates
- Around 800 officers under consideration belong to the Central Superior Services (CSS), covering multiple occupational groups.
- A significant number of candidates are from the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), Secretariat Group (SG), Inland Revenue Service (IRS), and Pakistan Customs Service (PCS).
- The largest share of vacancies is within the PAS, followed by Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service (PAAS), SG, and PSP.
- The remaining candidates are ex-cadre officers from various government departments and agencies.
Expected Promotions
- It is anticipated that 300 to 400 officers will be recommended for promotion to BS-20 and BS-21 grades.
- The upcoming meeting will be the first CSB session since early August 2023, breaking a 15-month gap. According to the official promotion policy, the CSB should meet twice a year, but the process was delayed due to several reasons, including the absence of a chairman for the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), who also chairs the CSB.
Reasons for the Delay
- The extended gap in CSB meetings was primarily due to the caretaker government’s limited mandate, which did not include promoting civil servants.
- The process was further stalled by the vacant position of FPSC chairman. The position was recently filled, and the newly appointed chairman promptly directed the Establishment Division to hold the meeting.
Meeting Schedule and Contingency Plan
- The CSB meeting is set for November 24, 25, and 26, with additional dates November 27 and 28 reserved as contingencies to ensure that the Board completes its task.
The upcoming CSB meeting is critical for addressing the backlog of promotion cases and is expected to have a significant impact on the career progression of senior civil servants, particularly from the CSS occupational groups. The decisions made will also be crucial for filling key administrative roles across various government departments.
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