The Government of Bangladesh has finally issued an official gazette appointing 673 candidates from the 27th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination, held in 2005. The appointments, approved by the Ministry of Public Administration following recommendations from the Public Service Commission (PSC), will place the candidates in various cadres under the National Pay Scale 2015, with salaries ranging from BDT 22,000 to 53,060.

According to the notification, appointees must complete foundational training at the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre or another government-approved institution, followed by specialized training relevant to their assigned posts. Each will serve a two-year probationary period, extendable by up to two years. The order also stipulates that those resigning within three years of confirmation must repay all training-related expenses and allowances.

The government clarified that the appointments will take effect retroactively from the date of the first 27th BCS appointment to preserve seniority, though no arrears or financial benefits will be provided. The move ends a long-standing administrative backlog, offering long-awaited relief to candidates who had been waiting nearly 20 years for recruitment.