Civil Services Exam in Pakistan: How 'IAS' officers are selected; Is PAS process same as in India? What is the salary difference? Know Here
In Pakistan, the equivalent of an IAS officer is recruited through the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) which involves taking the Central Superior Services (CSS) exam.
New Delhi: An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer is recruited through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) in India. The examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission), and involves a three-stage process: a preliminary exam, a main exam, and a personality test (interview), with the successful candidates being appointed as IAS officers by the President of India. But do you know how an IAS officer is recruited in Pakistan? In this article, we will explore the process and various stages involved in the appointment of an IAS officer in India's neighboring country.
In Pakistan, the equivalent of an IAS officer is recruited through the "Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS)" which involves taking the Central Superior Services (CSS) exam. The national-level examination is being conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission, where candidates must qualify through multiple stages to be selected for the PAS and undergo training at the Civil Services Academy in Lahore; essentially, the process is based on merit through a competitive exam system.
Key points about IAS recruitment:
Exam conducting body: UPSC
Exam Name: Civil Services Examination (CSE)
Stages of the exam:
- Preliminary Exam (objective type)
- Mains Exam (descriptive type)
- Personality Test (interview)
Do you know how PAS officers are selected in Pakistan and what their salary is?
According to media reports, the monthly salary of a PAS officer in the neighboring country is around 50,000. In addition, they receive allowances. However, there is no official confirmation of this.
How PAS officers are selected:
- One must qualify for the CSS (Central Superior Services) exam in Pakistan.
- This exam is conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission.
- To pass the CSS exam, candidates must score 600 out of 1200 marks.
- You may be surprised to know that only about 8% of candidates get selected through this exam.
At present there are three modes of recruitment to IAS viz (i) Through Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC every year; (ii) Through promotion of State Civil Service officers to IAS; and (iii) Through selection of non-State Civil Service officers.
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