CM Sarfaraz Bugti. PHOTO: PID
QUETTA:
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti reaffirmed on Wednesday that government jobs in the province would be filled on merit and not sold under any circumstances.
In a statement, the chief minister said the provincial government is taking practical steps to provide dignified employment opportunities to the youth.
As part of these efforts, advertisements for more than 25,000 government posts from Grade 1 to Grade 15 have already been issued. He emphasised that the initiative aims to strengthen good governance by ensuring jobs are offered strictly on merit.
Sharing details on social media platform X, Bugti revealed that a summary regarding 4,000 vacant posts in Grades 16 and 17 has been formally sent to the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC).
He assured that recruitment for these positions will be completed through a transparent, fair, and constitutional mechanism.
The chief minister added that in departments where tests and interviews have already been completed, appointment orders will be issued promptly to avoid unnecessary delays for successful candidates.
He also announced that an online testing system, similar to the one used by the finance department, will be introduced for vacancies in other departments. This system, he said, will ensure recruitment is conducted purely on merit, eliminating favoritism and corruption.
Bugti stressed that merit-based recruitment is the foundation of good governance, and the provincial government will not compromise on this principle.
He categorically reiterated his promise that jobs meant for the people of Balochistan will not be traded or sold, assuring that every eligible candidate will be given their rightful opportunity strictly on merit.
