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Public Adminstration QUESTION #9551
Question 1
A civil servant in Grade 19 applies for promotion to Grade 20. According to the Civil Servants Act 1973 and constitutional provisions, which appointing authority is responsible for appointments at Grade 20 and above?
  • Federal Public Service Commission through competitive examination
  • Prime Minister through the Cabinet Secretariat on the advice of the Establishment Division
  • The President of Pakistan✔️
  • The relevant Minister in consultation with the Secretary of the Ministry
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 240 of the Constitution and Civil Servants Act 1973 establish that appointments at Grade 20 and above are made by the President. This reflects the constitutional principle that senior civil service appointments carry national significance and require presidential authority.