salam to all,
Dear friends General is not an issue, the most important of all is MERIT, whether its General or not, merit should be taken care of.
Here is a link that can explain some of the inside stories of FPSC, an institution which recruits for top level management of the country.
http://www.jang.com.pk/jang/mar2006-...orial/col1.htm
Thanks
Allah Hafiz