Postponement of one government recruitment exam after another since mid-July has emerged as a major concern, leaving thousands of job seekers in a state of uncertainty and frustration. According to one Today’s reportthis is adding to the already existing job crisis as well as the backlog of tests, and with no schedule set for these exams, both job seekers and the authorities in charge are heading for a long period of stagnation. . For students, this is particularly worrisome as it directly affects their career prospects and livelihoods.

The tests that have been postponed so far include tests for several posts in the Pulibadevot Samiti under Petrobangla, Siddharan Bima Corporation, Medical Education and Family Welfare Division, Special Branch of Police, Bangladesh Prajatan Corporation, and Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board. Meanwhile, the Public Service Commission (PSC) postponed the 46th BCS written exams and the 44th BCS viva voce at the end of August. It also postponed the first semester departmental examinations for BCS officers, among others. These delays are commonly attributed to recent political upheaval and government change, floods, and even pressure from underprepared job seekers. One wonders if the ongoing disruptions in the civil service may have also played a role in the delay in recruitment.

Amid pressure to reschedule the exams – with a central coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement recently appealing to the authorities to take immediate action – we hope that all the issues causing the delay are resolved soon. will go PSC has reportedly called. A meeting on Monday Also to discuss plans to revive the commission and address concerns over question paper leaks. However, under the current reality, we must say that just holding exams is no longer enough. We should also change the whole system of recruitment for civil service.

The current recruitment system, which mainly emphasizes memorization of facts, has long been in place Criticism by experts To fail to attract the most capable and innovative minds. Tests should be redesigned in a way that assesses a broader range of skills, including analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, relevant experience and commitment to public service. Now that quota discrimination has been done away with, the government should aim to modernize the tests so that the civil service recruits only the best and brightest.

There are also logistical and exam management issues within the PCS that need to be addressed. Considering the conflicting priorities of the present and our long-term future, we request the higher authorities to disclose their plans in this regard.