In a surprising turn of events, candidates of the 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination assert there's no legal hurdle to non-cadre appointments, despite initial concerns. But here's where it gets interesting: the absence of non-cadre posts in the recruitment notice might not be a deal-breaker!
According to a press release, successful candidates from the written exam clarified that the Non-Cadre Appointment (Special) Rules, 2023, do not mandate the inclusion of non-cadre positions in the advertisement. Rule 4(1) states that these posts can be mentioned, but their omission doesn't hinder future appointments.
And this is the part most people might miss: Rule 6(1) empowers the Public Service Commission to recommend candidates for non-cadre roles upon the government's request. Additionally, Rule 8 provides the government with the means to address technical or administrative matters via a gazette notification.
The candidates emphasized that non-cadre appointments have been a regular feature of past BCS exams, making the exclusion of the 46th BCS an unusual deviation. They urged the government to release a list of vacant non-cadre posts and proceed with appointments, suggesting that procedural hurdles can be overcome with a simple gazette notification.
The press release concluded that the fate of these appointments rests with the government's administrative decision-making. But is it a fair process if the government holds all the cards? The candidates eagerly await a resolution, leaving the public to ponder: is this a case of bureaucratic oversight or a deliberate strategy?
