FPSC needs to reform the system completely. It is of no use to change the syllabus, while procedure remains same. The problem lies in the rules and regulations.

What they get in current system?

Rot learners - Academies notes - Irrelevant candidates for different posts.

What should be done?

1.) Conduct an ability test from the compulsory subjects of 100 MCQs. Predefine a benchmark for passing that test.

2.) Those who are screened in that test take their English Essay test combined with English composition. Those who pass that stage shall go the final stage of written exams.

3.) The final written exam: A different criteria/scheme of syllabus shall be formulated for different occupational groups.

For instance: Foreign Affairs - International Relations/Political Science/I.Law/ and similar subjects and candidates shall be judged in the subjects which are useful for the said post and candidates are able to help the state in future. Rather than Accounting and Physics guys falling there who have to study again everything.

Same criteria must be applied for police i.e criminology, law, political science. And PAS group must have the candidates who have opted Governance and Public Policy and relevant subjects whatever they are.

4.) Interview: By now the commission would have enough of shortlisting, and they would be calling serious and most able candidates for service. There wont be any cry for lack of merit and it will also lessen the burden on FPSC officials.