Civil Servant Act 1973 MCQs Quiz & Flashcards

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What is a prerequisite for re-employment of a retired civil servant under the Federal Government?

Approval of the President

Prior approval of the civil servant's union

Prior approval of the appointing authority

Prior approval of the authority next above the appointing authority (correct)

What is required when a civil servant seeks private employment while on leave preparatory to retirement or within two years of retirement?

Prior approval of the prescribed authority (correct)

Prior approval of the Federal Government

No prior approval is required

Prior approval of the appointing authority

Who has the power to approve re-employment of a retired civil servant if the appointing authority is the President?

The President (correct)

The appointing authority

The Federal Government

The prescribed authority

What regulates the conduct of a civil servant?

Rules made, or instructions issued, by Government or a prescribed authority Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a civil servant who violates disciplinary procedures?

They face prescribed disciplinary action and penalties Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited for a civil servant under the Ex-Government Servants (Employment with Foreign Governments) (Prohibition) Act, 1966?

Employment with foreign governments Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a civil servant be directed to retire before completing 60 years of age?

When the competent authority decides it is in the public interest. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age at which a civil servant can retire from service?

60 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of informing a civil servant in writing of the grounds for proposed retirement direction?

To provide them with a reasonable opportunity to show cause against the direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum period of service required for a civil servant to qualify for pension or other retirement benefits?

20 years Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to direct a civil servant to retire from service?

The appointing authority Signup and view all the answers

What happens when no direction is given to a civil servant regarding retirement?

They retire on the completion of the 60th year of their age Signup and view all the answers

What is the provision for a civil servant who is rendered surplus due to re-organization or abolition of a Division?

They will be appointed to a post carrying basic pay scale equal to the post held by them before such appointment Signup and view all the answers

What happens if no equivalent post is available for a civil servant who is rendered surplus?

They will be appointed to a post with a lower basic pay scale Signup and view all the answers

What is the provision for the pay of a civil servant who is appointed to a lower post?

Their pay will remain protected at the level of the higher post Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the appointment of a person to a civil post was made without observing the prescribed procedure?

The appointing authority may send a reference to the Federal Public Service Commission Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the reference sent to the Federal Public Service Commission?

To determine whether the person is fit to hold the post to which they were appointed Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a civil servant to be appointed to a post carrying basic pay scale equal to the post held by them before such appointment?

They must possess the qualifications and fulfill other conditions applicable to that post Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Employment after Retirement

A retired civil servant cannot be re-employed under the Federal Government unless it is necessary in the public interest and with the prior approval of the authority next above the appointing authority.
A civil servant can seek private employment during leave preparatory to retirement or after retirement from government service, but requires prior approval of the prescribed authority if seeking employment within two years of retirement.

Conduct and Discipline

The conduct of a civil servant is regulated by rules made or instructions issued by the Government or a prescribed authority.
A civil servant is liable to prescribed disciplinary action and penalties in accordance with the prescribed procedure.

Retirement from Service

A civil servant retires from service on a date after completing 20 years of service qualifying for pension or other retirement benefits as directed by the competent authority.
If no direction is given, retirement is on the completion of the 60th year of age.
The competent authority must inform the civil servant in writing of the grounds for early retirement and give a reasonable opportunity to show cause against the direction.

Absorption of Surplus Civil Servants

A civil servant rendered surplus due to re-organization or abolition of a division, department, or post may be appointed to a post carrying basic pay scale equal to the post held before, if qualified and fulfilling the conditions applicable to that post.
If no equivalent post is available, a lower post may be offered, and the pay of the higher post will be protected.

Invalid Appointments

If an appointment was made without observing the prescribed procedure or fulfilling the prescribed qualification, experience, and age limit, the appointing authority may send a reference to the Federal Public Service Commission to determine the fitness of the appointee for the post.

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Quiz on the rules and regulations governing civil servants in Pakistan, including dismissal, removal, and reduction in rank. Based on the Constitution of Pakistan.

Pakistan Civil Service Rules

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