After years of anticipation, the Government of Bangladesh has formally appointed 673 candidates who had previously been left unplaced following the 27th BCS Examination of 2005. On Thursday, 18 December, the Ministry of Public Administration’s New Recruitment Branch issued an official gazette announcing the appointments, marking the conclusion of a long-awaited process recommended by the Bangladesh Public Service Commission.
Among the 673 successful candidates, 90 belong to the Administration Cadre, 70 to the Police Cadre, 5 to the Audit Cadre, 1 each to the Ansar and Tax Cadres, 5 to the Co-operative Cadre, and 2 to the Food Cadre. According to the gazette, all appointments will be implemented under the National Pay Scale of 2015, with monthly salaries ranging between 22,000 and 53,060 BDT, in accordance with the entry-level positions of the Bangladesh Civil Service.
The appointments are conditional upon the completion of foundational training at the Bangladesh Institute of Public Administration and Management or other government-designated training institutions. Upon successful completion of this basic training, candidates are expected to undergo specialised and professional training within their respective departments. The probationary period has been fixed at two years, though the government reserves the right to extend this by up to an additional two years if deemed necessary.
During the probationary period, if a candidate is considered unsuitable for public service, they may be removed from their position without explanation and without consulting the Public Service Commission. Permanent appointment will follow only after successful completion of probation and departmental examinations. Prior to undertaking training, candidates are required to submit a formal undertaking to their respective authorities.
Additionally, each appointee must execute a bond, with a guarantor, on a non-judicial stamp worth 300 BDT. The bond stipulates that if a candidate resigns during the probationary period or within three years of completing it, they will be liable to repay all salaries, allowances, advances, travel costs, and training expenses incurred. Any unauthorised absence or misconduct may also trigger disciplinary action under the Bangladesh Civil Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 2018.
The gazette clarifies that seniority among the batch members will be preserved, effective retroactively from the date of the first appointment notification for the batch. However, no arrears of salary or benefits will be payable.
In summary, following a prolonged wait, 673 previously unplaced 27th BCS candidates have finally joined government service, a move regarded as a significant step towards strengthening the country’s administrative framework and recognising the enduring patience and dedication of these civil service aspirants.