THIS is with reference to Sahito Zaheer’s letter (May 8).

Both in the written examinations and viva voce the Commission makes efforts to assess the intellectual and academic calibre of candidates, their analytical ability and level of maturity and other personal qualities.

It is clarified that though the number of candidates appearing in the CSS examinations is increasing every year and there is a corresponding increase in the scripts that have to be assessed, the FPSC has maintained the high standard of CSS examination as a model recruitment examination with its fairness, transparency and integrity recognised all over the country.

The FPSC ensures uniform assessment of all candidates by engaging one examiner for one subject who is a recognised and experienced expert in the field.

Views of Sahito Zaheer in respect of the conformist and non-conformist approach to an idea regarding assessment are misconceived. It is merely his presumption that only the conformists will get rewarded. Given the standard of examiners, there is no likelihood that they would indulge in a biased approach. Their approach is purely objective and academic.

In fact, every effort is made by the FPSC to provide a level playing field to all CSS candidates.

ABDUL SABOOR NIZAMANI Director General (E), FPSC Islamabad

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