Summary Eligible officers will also have to undergo a written test and interview for foreign postings
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday that the government has issued new policy for foreign appointments, reported Dunya News.
According to the details, the new policy has been sent to the concerned ministry and division to ensure that the selection process is completely transparent and merit based. The guidelines read that all the foreign posts that are vacant or are likely to become vacant within one year will be circulated amongst the officers of the identified services, cadres and occupational groups, clearly specifying eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification, experience and age.
The eligible officers will also have to undergo a written test and an interview for the foreign posting.
According to the guidelines, the tenure fixed for each foreign post shall be strictly followed and will not be extendable. Besides, the officer will only be eligible for two tenures of foreign posting in his entire service.
