Thank you so much for your kind support.

I have decided on the following after a brief discussion with a friend who recently qualified as a CSP and your suggestions:

1. FSP (the salary, the foreign postings)
2. Customs (double salary, I hear they also offer accommodation and car at entry level but was kind of hesitant due to the cases of corruption and political pressure involved)
3. IRS (Double salary)
4. PAAS (mobility across departments, promotions)
5. PAS
6. PSP (put these two on 5 and 6 because I hear the panel grinds people for having these too low down the order; otherwise, I would have totally ignored them).
7. Rail (Accommodation)
8. Postal (Car)
9. CTG (foreign tours)
10. OMG
11. MLCG (postings to posh areas)

Please do comment on the assessment.

Thanks alot for that elaborate response.

How is the customs job hectic, though? Could you elaborate on that? Im guessing salary is the same as IRS if not better since you put customs before IRS. How are you suggesting IRS is not very tough?

The whole reason why i have police service so low down the order in my plreferences is because i dont want authority or power with investigative powers but a more relaxed job with good salary and perks. I thought customs and irs were good in that regard. Even heard customs comes with perks like house and car at the ntry level.

It is again your own choice, we have mentioned pros and cons of each group. My earlier post was in accordance with your own likes and dislikes which you had mentioned in introductory posts. However, if I had to list down my own choices I would have followed following order:

1) PAS : I prefer administrative group which can touch maximum public service, this group rules.

2) FSP: I have aptitude for foreign affairs, could have played better role.

3) PSP: I don't love it for my own life but I could contribute for society. Had to sacrifice my peace for the peace of others. My friends, relatives would have felt pleasure except me. Public thinks CSS starts and ends at two groups only (PSP and PAS/DMG).

4) OMG: Poor substitute of PAS. Could have felt some flavor of PAS group. Could excel in ministries and could serve some institution in later part of career.

5) PAAS: On no choice basis.


Rest of the groups I would not have included in my list. Reasons for not including them in my list are as under:

IRS, Customs, CTG appear to me as corporate nature groups and don't appeal me as Civil Service groups. I am used to it.


RCTG has little bit attraction in terms of opportunity to deliver in future yet it doesn't compel me to join it as a Civil Service group.

Information group has good market worth but I don't have aptitude for staying sub servant often. Civil service should empower me for decision making instead of serving as a medium/exchange.

Postal has lost its relevance. World has provided better substitutes than postal service. I do not feet its need in this modern age.


MLCG is only a job.

Note: This was my personal preference and may be a biased, emotional, and ill informed analysis. This analysis should not be generalized.

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@ Groovy Huss

DEAR GO FOR FOREIGN SERVICE ON THE TOP. It is a dream job. U will have alot of exposure, peace of mind and u will be paid for travelling around the world lol. Who wouldn't want that??

Secondly Customs is a great choice after FSP since u will be posted in provincial capitals and developed cities. Political pressure is rare. However, its a technical job so it will be hectic if u are posted in Karachi. Seizure of drugs and non custom paid imports exports etc.

IRS is very tough job since its more techincal than Customs. Tough being the nature of work. U need to know taxation laws, balance sheets etc. Its all about numbers like PAAS.

I would recommend u MLCG right after or before Customs (depends on ur choice) since its a very peaceful job. Huge bunglows in cantonements and laid back work.

If u choose any of two groups like FSP PCS at top 2, PAS and PSP will automatically become null and void.

REMEMBER EACH GROUP IN CSS IS GREAT BUT choice must be made on basis of aptitude not what people say.

PAS is good for those who have a certain aptitude, if u dont have that and u are posted in Tharparkar as Assistant Commissioner, u will repent all ur life. So, there is no point in glorifying a single group if one is not happy

I appreciate the guidance from you all. Here's the final ranking I am now ready to put up:

1. FSP
2. PCS
3. IRS
4. PAAS
5. CTG
6. MLCG
7. OMG
8. Railway
9. Postal
10. PAS
11. Info
12. PSP

Dear Raz

Is it possible to get in touch with you via email? I have a few questions that I hope will help with some consolation from failure in a recent test. My temporary email is in my profile.

Thank you!

Raz,

Sir! I need your help and it is urgent. Kindly let me know how I can contact you?

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Its so good

AoA seniors, I wanted a little clarification. So I am aspiring to become a foreign service officer, but one questions disturbs me. Do diplomats have to adopt to a modern and fancy lifestyle which may lead to slight immodesty and deviating from Islamic values? I may sound conservative but the question do concern me. Logical and conclusive answers would be appreciated.

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