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The Civil Servants Act, 1973 QUESTION #1831
Question 1
Under Section 9(3), promotion to posts in basic pay scales 20 and 21 and equivalent shall be made on the recommendations of a Selection Board. Who heads this Selection Board?
  • The Federal Secretary of the relevant Ministry
  • The Chief Secretary of the concerned Province
  • The Chairman, Federal Public Service Commission✔️
  • The Principal Accounting Officer of the Ministry
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 9(3) added by Ordinance No. XLIII of 2000 specifies that promotion to posts in BPS-20 and 21 and equivalent shall be made on the recommendations of a Selection Board which shall be headed by the Chairman, Federal Public Service Commission — not a Ministry or Division official.