The Ministry of Public Administration has appointed 3,263 candidates to various cadres of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) through the 48th BCS (Special) Examination 2025. The announcement was made in a government circular issued on Thursday, based on recommendations from the Bangladesh Public Service Commission dated September 29 and October 27. The newly appointed officers will receive salaries under the 2015 national pay scale, ranging from 22,000 to 53,060 taka.

According to the circular, appointees must complete basic training at the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre or another government-designated institution, followed by professional and specialized training. They will serve a two-year probationary period, extendable by up to two additional years. Successful completion of training, departmental exams, and satisfactory probation will lead to permanent appointment. The circular also outlines disciplinary measures, resignation procedures, and conditions for cancellation of appointments, including false information or marriage to a foreign national.

Appointees must join their designated offices by February 1, submit property declarations, and sign a bond pledging not to engage in dowry practices. Failure to comply with these conditions will result in cancellation of the appointment.