Pakistan’s civil service examination system is expected to undergo a major overhaul as the government moves towards a more specialized recruitment process.
According to reports, the Civil Service Reforms Committee has finalized recommendations to replace the current Central Superior Services (CSS) exam with a cluster-based system.
The proposed changes aim to ensure that professionals are assigned to relevant technical fields instead of the existing general allocation method.
A senior official revealed that the final report will soon be presented to the federal cabinet for approval. The committee has already completed discussions on key issues, including revisions to compensation and pension structures.
In the proposed system, every service group will have distinct qualification requirements and a separate competitive exam to ensure candidates are placed in roles that match their expertise. This marks a shift from the current model, where candidates are placed in various departments regardless of their educational background.
The reform efforts gained momentum after Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted governance inefficiencies. Following his recommendations, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tasked the committee with developing a modern civil service framework aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery.
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