What Are the Key Amendments in the Civil Servants Rules 1973?

News Desk

Islamabad: The federal government has amended the Civil Servants Rules, 1973, introducing new promotion policies for senior bureaucrats following the Prime Minister’s directives.

According to the official notification, new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been formulated for Grade-21 officers seeking promotion to Grade-22.

These policy changes aim to streamline promotions within the bureaucracy and ensure a more structured and transparent process for senior civil servants.

Under the revised rules, a Grade-21 officer’s case for promotion to Grade-22 can only be presented twice before the High-Powered Selection Board. If an officer is considered twice and not promoted, their case will not be sent for a third time.

Any officer rejected twice by the board will be deemed ineligible for promotion to Grade-22.

The new amendments apply to recent decisions made by the High-Powered Selection Board, reinforcing the government’s commitment to merit-based advancements and efficiency in the civil service.

These changes are expected to enhance accountability and transparency in the promotion process, ensuring that only the most qualified officers ascend to the highest bureaucratic positions.

Political and administrative experts believe that the revised policies will bring consistency to the civil service structure and reduce ambiguities in senior-level appointments. The amendments come at a crucial time as the government seeks to improve governance and strengthen institutional frameworks for a more effective bureaucracy.