The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced several significant updates to enhance transparency and fairness in the recruitment process for the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS).
The measures, revealed on Sunday, aim to address criticisms and ensure integrity in the selection process under the newly formed commission.
43rd BCS gazette published The PSC has officially published the gazette for the 43rd BCS, appointing 2,064 candidates. These individuals are expected to join their posts on January 1, 2024. However, the selection process has drawn criticism, prompting the National Security Intelligence (NSI) and Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) to conduct further background checks on the selected candidates to ensure the appointments meet ethical standards.
Fresh exams for 44th BCS viva voce During the ongoing 44th BCS viva voce, the new commission identified concerns with the process. Previously, 3,930 out of 11,732 candidates who passed the written exams had completed their viva voce exams. To ensure impartiality, PSC has decided to annul those sessions and conduct fresh exams for all eligible candidates.
45th BCS written exam re-evaluationThe results of the 45th BCS written exams are under further scrutiny. A second examiner had already evaluated the answer scripts, but to uphold fairness, the new commission has mandated a third round of evaluations for all written exam papers.
46th BCS written exam pool expanded For the 46th BCS, the preliminary exam initially shortlisted 10,638 candidates for the written stage. To address concerns of bias and provide broader opportunities, the PSC has doubled the number of candidates eligible for the written exams, bringing the total to 21,276.
47th BCS recruitment initiated The PSC has requested the government to recruit 3,487 positions under the 47th BCS. The official advertisement for these vacancies is expected soon, marking the start of another comprehensive recruitment process.
A new era of transparent recruitment These reforms reflect the PSC's commitment to maintaining integrity in the BCS recruitment process. By implementing stricter evaluations and reintroducing canceled examinations, the new commission aims to restore confidence among candidates and stakeholders.
These reforms are part of the new commission's efforts to maintain integrity and transparency in the BCS recruitment process. The changes have garnered attention from various quarters, with many welcoming the move towards a more impartial and transparent system.
