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PPSC a Brief Introduction

A brief introduction of PPSC

The term PCS stands for Punjab Civil Services. It is the entrance exam held to recruit the candidates of a particular province for the civil service posts. These posts are governed by the state government and it is out of question to transfer the candidate in another state, once enlisted in PCS.

This competitive exam is held every year by PPSC (Punjab Public Service Commission) which is a government organization in charge of employing and managing the civil services. PPSC basically recruit deserving candidates to fill up the available government posts of Tehsildar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, etc. This exam is a gateway to get employment in the government sector.

Historical background of PPSC:

The Public Commission came into existence for the first time in British India in 1926. Later on after independence, in 1947 the commission was set up in Pakistan. Currently, the commission is working under article 242 of the constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Punjab public service commission consists of a chairman and other members. The Islamic republic of Pakistan

At present, the commission is functioning under article 242 of the constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It has been provided autonomy under the Rules of Business, 1973 and FPSC Regulations, 1978 in its working. The Commission has also been given administrative as well as, to some extent, financial autonomy to perform its functions independently. The Commission consists of a Chairman and Members. The Chairman is appointed by the President of Islamic republic of Pakistan, in his discretion, under Article 242 (IA) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973. The members are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Commission is assisted by the Secretary who provides a link among the Commission, its Secretariat and the Government Agencies.

The term of the office of members is as follow:

1) A Member of the Commission shall hold office for a fixed term from the date on which he enters upon office and shall not be eligible for re-appointment.

2) A Member may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the President.

PROTECTION OF SERVICE OF THE COMMISSION The Commission may work without the interference of the Government or any other pressure, as Member of the Commission cannot be removed from his office without the advice of the Supreme Judicial Council of Pakistan, which consists of ;

i) Chief Justice of Pakistan

ii) Two next most senior Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan

iii) Two senior most Chief Justice of High court, (Section 6 of FPSC Ordinance, 1977 & article 209 of the Constitution). In view of above protection a Member of the Commission can, therefore, work without any pressure. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION The Commission consists of a Chairman and the Members. The Chairman is appointed by the President of Islamic republic of Pakistan, in his discretion, under Article 242 (IA) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973. The members are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Commission is assisted by the Secretary who provides a link among the Commission, its Secretariat and the Government Agencies.