In Pakistan assistant director general cadre syllabus a very competitive route to prominent public service positions is the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination, which is administered yearly by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). One of 02 occupational groups, each with specific roles within the federal bureaucracy, is assigned to successful candidates. These organizations include the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), the Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP), and the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), which handles administrative and law enforcement functions. In order to assist candidates in making well-informed decisions, this book offers a thorough examination of each group, including information on their functions, important positions (including Assistant Commissioner, District Superintendent of Police, and positions in the Office Management and Secretariat Group), training, career advancement, and more.
Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS)
History: Evolved from the Imperial Civil Service, renamed Civil Service of Pakistan (CSP) in 1951, and became PAS in 2011 after being known as the District Management Group (DMG).
- Roles and Responsibilities: PAS officers manage district administration, governance, and policymaking at provincial and federal levels. They oversee law and order, revenue collection, and public welfare, and hold judicial portfolios, foreign assignments, and leadership roles in public corporations.
- Key Posts:
- BPS-17: Assistant Commissioner (AC), Assistant Director (e.g., WASA, WAPDA), Section Officer
- BPS-18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) of small districts, Deputy Director
- BPS-19: DC of large districts, Director, Deputy Secretary
- BPS-20: Commissioner of small divisions, Joint Secretary
- BPS-21: Commissioner of large divisions (e.g., Lahore, Karachi), Chairman of federal organizations
- BPS-22: Federal Secretary, Chief Secretary
- Training: Two-year program, including the Common Training Program (CTP) at the Civil Services Academy in Lahore and the Specialized Training Program (STP) at the PAS Campus, covering public administration, law, and urban planning.
- Perks: Official residence, vehicle with driver and security, fast promotions, foreign training, job security, and pensions.
- Challenges: Political interference, high workload, and public expectations.
- Special Note: The Assistant Commissioner (AC) is the entry-level post, combining roles like Sub-Divisional Magistrate and Assistant Collector for land revenue.
Police Service of Pakistan (PSP)
History: Replaced the Indian Imperial Police in 1948, commanding federal, provincial, and territorial police forces.
- Roles and Responsibilities: PSP officers ensure law enforcement, public order, and safety, serving in police departments, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
- Key Posts:
- BPS-17: Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- BPS-18: Superintendent of Police (SP), Additional SP
- BPS-19: Senior SP, Assistant Inspector General (AIG)
- BPS-20: Deputy Inspector General (DIG)
- BPS-21: Additional Inspector General, Inspector General (IG) of provinces
- BPS-22: IG of provinces, Director General (DG) of IB, FIA, or National Highways and Motorway Police
- Training: Six months of CTP at the Civil Services Academy, followed by 18 months at the National Police Academy, including the Initial Command Course.
- Perks: Authority in law enforcement, official vehicles, security, and career progression.
- Special Note: The District Superintendent of Police (DSP), a BPS-17 rank, oversees police stations or sub-divisions, often equivalent to ASP in federal contexts.
