United News of Bangladesh

The written examination for 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) is scheduled to begin on May 8 while the preliminary test of 47th BCS will be held on June 27. The Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a notice in this regard on Monday. The exams will be held simultaneously in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Khulna, Barishal, Sylhet, Rangpur and Mymensingh, said the release. Reform Commission recommends completing BCS exam within one year The written examination of the last BCS and the schedule of the 47th Preliminary and other related important instructions will be informed later through the PSC website (http://www.bpsc.gov.bd/), Teletalk Bangladesh Limited's website (http://www.bpsc.gov.bd/) and national daily newspapers.  

The Public Administration Reform Commission has recommended streamlining the recruitment process for public service, ensuring a faster transition from selection to appointment and completing the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination within a year. Public Administration Reform Commission chief Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury and his team, along with Judiciary Reform Commission chief Justice Shah Abu Naeem Mominur Rahman and his team, handed over their respective commission reports to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Wednesday. The committee suggested introducing a specific timeline for completing government recruitment processes, particularly for the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) saying that the current process is excessively lengthy. The report recommended converting the examination into a comprehensive written test. Reform Commission proposes lesser ministries for better governance in Bangladesh The report said a merit-based recruitment and promotion policy or law can be formulated for public administration to ensure it cannot be easily altered. It suggested revising the syllabus for the main written examination of the BCS exam and including the following six compulsory subjects: Bengali Essay – 100 marks English Essay – 100 marks English Composition and Precis Writing – 100 marks Constitution, History, Heritage, and Culture of Bangladesh – 100 marks International and Contemporary Affairs – 100 marks General Science & Technology, Society & Environment, and Geography – 100 marks Commission made over 100 recommendations for public admin reform In addition to compulsory subjects, six elective subjects (each carrying 100 marks) may be included in the BCS main written examination, it said. The commission also recommended publishing the final BCS results along with the merit list to ensure transparency saying that candidates often face confusion regarding their scores. Candidates failing the BCS examination three consecutive times will no longer be eligible to appear in future exams, it suggested.

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.