How to Become Assistant Commissioner in Pakistan
The post of Assistant Commissioner is known to general public; particularly in rural area, as a very powerful post. It was, and still is, the impression that most powerful of the governmental post is the post of Assistant Commissioner. It was the main tier of British Government and still has the pivotal role in district management set up in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and other sub-continental country. The post of Assistant Commissioner may not be confused with the post of Assistant Commissioner (Income Tax) which is a post of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan.
The post of Assistant Commissioner in Pakistan is filled from two service cadres i.e. Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) and Provincial Management Service (PMS) previously known as PCS. PAS is a federal level service whereas PMS is a provincial level service.
The Central Superior Service commonly known as CSS and PMS are two main pillars of the civil service which is responsible for running the civilian bureaucratic operations and government secretariats and directorates. The civil service defined itself as "key wheels on which the entire engine of the state has to move." Assistant commissioner selection is made after passing an exam.
How to Become an Assistant Commissioner
Candidate with graduation qualification is eligible for this post. As per eligibility criteria, there are three ways an aspirant can win to be an Assistant Commissioner in Pakistan:
- Pass out CSS Exam. The candidate must fall in PAS Group of CSS Or
- Pass out PMS Exam Or
- Ministerial staff of Civil Secretariat has share for promotion as PMS Officer (Scale-17); this make them also eligible for posting as Assistant Commissioner. The incumbent preferably with law degree and minimum 02 years' service in Scale-17 is eligible.
Training of Assistant Commissioner
After passing out CSS or PMS Exam or selection through promotion, the new appointees are sent on training. Thereafter, they are posted as Assistant Commissioner to head Tehsil level administration.
- 09 months for CSS qualifiers + PAS training.
- 06 months training for PMS Exam qualifiers + two years service at Secretariat for general know how of the Job.
- 06 weeks training for Superintendent prior to promotion as PMS Officer and 3 months training after induction in PMS makes the promotees eligible for posting as Assistant Commissioner.
Job Description of Assistant Commissioner
In Pakistan, Assistant Commissioner is responsible for maintenance of peace, harmony, rule of law, situation of Law & Order under check, price controlling, wheat procurement, disaster management, overall monitoring of Educational Institutes, Hospitals & Health Units, development work in concerned Tehsil, liaison with the law enforcing agencies, Land transfer approval/ deeds and other departments. It is a broader understanding that all the powers vested in Commissioner at Division level are entrusted upon Assistant Commissioner at Tehsil Level. Assistant Commissioner reports to Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner on official business.
Career/ Promotion Scope of Assistant Commissioner
The Assistant Commissioner is eligible for promotion in Scale-18 as Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Secretary after five years of service and completion of training prescribed by the Government. Assistant Commissioner is eligible for promotion in Scale-19 as Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Secretary upon completion of 12 years service as Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. In general after 20 years of Service, Assistant Commissioner gets promotion in Scale-20 as Commissioner/ Secretary. Further service enables for promotion as Additional Chief Secretary, Chief Secretary and Federal Secretary in Scale-22.
Assistant Commissioner Salary / Benefits
The salary of Assistant Commissioner is very good for a beginner. Salary and other benefits are as under:
- Salary of Basic Scale-17 + allowances as admissible to government employees.
- Government residence
- Official vehicle
- Security staff & employees at residence.
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Just pass CSS Exam. First, read procedure and requirements and steps of CSS.
Nice.... want to know more about pms....
As PMS and css are similar....means same methods and syllabus
Please tell me qualification to pass the CSS exam?
Which subject or books we read that we will be a AC.
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Kindly suggests us books for AC posts
Aslam o alaikam
I want to apply in public service comission and provincial public service comission jobs.what is max.age limit.
Dear Tariq Mehmood, To know age limit and other requirements for AC Exam through PPSC or FPSC, read the following articles:
Which optinlonal subjects should we opt in CSS for ac post
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Kindly suggest us books for AC post
In physical test how much heights is required for assistant commissioner?
If u know, please replay me .
Dear Raja ahsan ali There is no Height restrictions for this post.
Is there any age ristriction for this post??
who enjoys more perks ac or asp nowadays!??
which subject will read and age limit???
I am just 14 years and I from this time of my age want to become an assistant Commissioner and help the public of Pakistan.
PAKISTAN ZINDABA. Inshallah..
Which book i should read to become Assistant Commissioner.
Holding BPS 15 employee of Punjab government can apply on the post AC.
What is basic difference between AC appointed by CSS or either through PMS?
Dear Rizwan, Assistant Commissioners (AC) appointed through CSS are posted all over Pakistan whereas PMS Officers are posted only in their respective Province.
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I want to become a assistant commissioner after my a levels which university should I join .
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Sir there is any height range
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Are all can candidates appointed as assistant commissioner after completing their training in PAS group? Or are there some other ranks?
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The subject studied and all related thing. Can u plz guide me about this?
I am currently studying civil engg in UET peshawar but my desire and wish is to become an CSP officer and enters to the PSP fraternity ...please keep posting helpfull materials about competetive exames CSS and PMS...
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Dear sir which field should be best after FSC to become an assistant commissioner?
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Tell me I am under 16 I am agree to the CSS exam
I am student of BS Islamic studies how i start my prepration of css at home.
What is the duration of training for CSPs? can we complete training in karachi?
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Aoa sir. sir i want to apply in public service comission and want to do a job in provincial level. My qualification is Msc Economics. I am confused in selecting subjects. I am interested in Statistics, Economics. kindly help me sir in subjct selection and i need syllabus for statistics, economics and for compulsory subject.
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Please tell me about the subjects which selected for AC
Please tell me that which books i read for clearing the CSS Exams i am doing BS English 1st semister i want that i read from today so that i give my best in CSS
I am performing my duty in BPS 16 as a health care professional selected through Punjab public service commission and has a more than 5 years of expierence in government job and also passed BSC from Punjab univeristy of Lahore......how can 1 prepared myself for CSS
Kya assistant commissioner k lya b koi certain height require hoti hai
Is eyesight effect in PMS test .....??
i want to be an AC, when shall i give CSS exam and i have BUSINESS, ECON,and COMP in my A levels can i give CSS exam??and right after A level??plz answe
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Do we need to pass both PMS and CSS both to get the assistant commissioner post?
Assalam o Aleikum Sir Assistant Commissioner banne k liye FSc mein Engineering kerna Lazmi hai?
I passed my BA in Government college.so i can apply for this job .i like assistant commission jobs.can you guide me for this job please
Assalam o alaikm sir,
sir me CSS ka exam pass karke PSP me Superintendent of Police (SP) banna chahta hn, abhi m 10th class ka student hoon. Mere liye kya hidayaat hain or barah e mehrbaani mujhe guide karein.
Thanks.
Can you send the link for css syllabus.
I am pre medical student. can I apply in CSS exam.
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Am student of undergraduate and i wishes to become a Assistant commissione
Kindly tell me can i apply for the AC post which is now announced through Balochistan PSC on basis of BA (2 year)
and both AC commissioner and section officer paper are held in one exam or separately