BCS, non-cadre, and other jobseekers are in deep despair as the Public Service Commission (PSC) has effectively halted recruitment and promotion exams since the student uprising against the then Awami League government. The PSC, responsible for recruiting various government positions, has faced a complete standstill, affecting hundreds of thousands of jobseekers. The stalling of recruitment processes, including the viva voce for the 44th BCS and evaluations for the 45th BCS, has resulted in a significant backlog. Although the 46th BCS written exam was scheduled for this month, its status remains uncertain. Insiders claim the situation is improving since the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus has taken charge, with hopes for a return to normalcy. PSC officials reported that recruitment was halted during the student protests, leading to the suspension of both cadre and non-cadre exams. Currently, only recruitment and departmental exams are on hold, while some departmental activities continue. The oral exam for the 44th BCS was temporarily suspended after a special PSC meeting during the protests, with a new date to be announced later. The 44th BCS recruitment aims to fill 1,710 positions across various cadres, including administration, police, foreign affairs, and education. Amidst these challenges, Sarjis Alam, coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, has called for urgent reforms within the PSC and a swift resumption of job exams. He emphasized that the priorities of the youths who led the uprising must not be forgotten. The PSC is undergoing a reorganization, leading to the resignation of the chairman and 12 members on October 8, 2024, with more expected to follow. On October 9, Professor Dr Mobasser Monem was appointed as the new PSC chairman, alongside four other members, as announced by the Ministry of Public Administration. Initially, the PSC suspended recruitment exams on July 18 due to escalating tensions during the quota reform movement. While the written exam for the 45th BCS was completed, evaluations have stalled, and various recruitment and departmental promotion exams have been delayed. The first half-yearly departmental exam for BCS cadre and non-cadre officers, scheduled for September 14, was postponed, causing further distress for thousands of officers across different cadres. The PSC has not provided a revised schedule for the postponed exams, leading to uncertainties regarding the timely publication of the 47th BCS notice. Although the PSC aims to publish it by November 30, the Ministry of Public Administration has yet to make a decision. Candidates are concerned about potential age exemptions if delays continue.   A candidate for the viva of the 44th BCS told UNB that PSC's stagnation stems from the July uprising, highlighting delays in the gazette for the 43rd BCS, the unfinished viva for the 44th BCS, and uncertainty surrounding the 45th and 46th BCS exams. The candidate lamented the despair faced by hundreds of thousands of job seekers during this period of uncertainty. Another candidate noted that since the new government took over, PSC activities have been completely halted. A meeting on September 30 aimed to establish dates for all postponed BCS exams and restore normalcy, but recent resignations have reignited uncertainty. PSC Secretary Abdullah Al Masud Chowdhury told this correspondent that more resignations are expected soon at the PSC. He acknowledged the stagnation in PSC activities due to the change in government, resulting in a backlog of work. However, he expressed hope for starting the oral exam for the 44th BCS within a month. Regarding the 45th BCS, Chowdhury indicated that evaluations are ongoing, with the possibility of involving a third examiner if discrepancies arise. However, the timeline for starting the written exam for the 46th BCS remains unclear. On the 47th BCS notice, Chowdhury indicated that they are prepared and awaiting a demand letter from the Ministry of Public Administration. He assured that efforts are underway to conduct other recruitment and promotion exams promptly.

Former Public Service Commission (PSC) driver Syed Abed Ali and his son Sohanur Rahman Siam, along with 15 others, were arrested last night for their alleged involvement in a major exam question leak syndicate. This syndicate is believed to have been responsible for leaking question papers for over 30 recruitment exams, including BCS exams. The scandal has unveiled a syndicate involving six officials and employees of the Public Service Commission (PSC). Among the accused is Syed Abed Ali, a former driver for the PSC chairman, whose roots trace back to Botla village in the Dasar upazila of Madaripur district. Although known locally as a real estate businessman, Abed Ali’s alleged criminal activities have shocked his community. Residents of Botla village revealed that Abed Ali, the second of four children in a poor family, began working as a porter in Dhaka’s Sadarghat at the age of eight. He later learned to drive and secured a job at the PSC, which marked the beginning of his ascent to wealth. Ex-driver of PSC chairman among 17 arrested over question paper leak: CID The scandal has sparked outrage in Madaripur and beyond. Abdul Haque, a 45-year-old local resident, said, “Syed Abed Ali was known for his charitable donations. Last Eid, his son Siam distributed beef to households in the area, arriving in a luxury car. We had no idea about their involvement in such criminal activities. Justice must be served after a thorough investigation.” Siam apparently used to introduce himself as “son of a business magnate.” Abed Ali built a lavish house in his village, spending crores of taka. He has also allegedly occupied land to establish a cattle farm and market. Masud Parvez, president of the Madaripur Unnayan Sangram Parishad, commented, “The public should question those who amass wealth in suspicious ways.” Recruitment exam will be void if question leak allegations are true: PSC Chairman

Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Md Sohorab Hossain has said that the July 5 exam for the post of deputy assistant engineer of Bangladesh Railway will be void if the question paper was indeed leaked. "There have been allegations of question paper leaks over the past 12 years, but proving them now seems unlikely. However, if the allegations regarding the July 5 railway recruitment exam are proven, we will declare it void promptly. There is no doubt about it," he said during a press briefing at the PSC headquarters on Tuesday. Ex-driver of PSC chairman among 17 arrested over question paper leak: CID He also outlined procedural measures from paper distribution to ensuring secure delivery to examination centres. Regarding past allegations, he said that decisions on previous tests would be taken during commission meetings, emphasising the complexities involved in assessing exams conducted over the past 12 years under different leadership. Racket earned hundreds of crores of taka through medical admission test question leak in 17 years: CID "The commission will collectively decide on actions pertaining to previous tests. It's a legal matter to determine whether we have jurisdiction to annul past examinations, which requires careful consideration," added the PSC chairman. Medical admission question leak: Doctor arrested in Khulna

Hundreds of non-cadre candidates of the 40th BCS on Monday (October 31, 2022) formed a human chain in front of the head office of the Public Service Commission (PSC) in the city to demand that authorities reinstate previous appointment policies of the commission and repeal new procedures of the non-cadre appointment. Read more: Tougher punishment for leaking PSC question papers, law coming They demanded that the commission repeal the new appointment policy for the non-cadres of the 40th-44th BCS, provide all posts of the 40th BCS non-cadres which have been given to the 36th-38th BCS non-cadres.

The High Court on Tuesday cleared the way for holding the 41st Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination on March 19, dismissing a writ petition seeking postponement of the test.

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday asked the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) to recruit third and fourth class employees through the PSC. 

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued circulars of the 42nd and the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exams.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday published the final results of the 38th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations recommending 2,204 candidates for appointment to different cadres.