Advice needed about Occupational Groups to choose
 

Hello

I am yet to register for CSS 2017 exams. Besides selecting the subjects, I am also expected to check the relevant occupational groups.

I would like to know which occupational groups I should choose at this point.

I have heard that groups such as Foreign Services often result in postings to far-off and potentially too backward countries which sort of puts me off. Moreover, a role in Police also doesn't quite pique my interest.

If a high payscale, additional emoluments/benefits and a relatively laid back work/personal life with little to no likelihood of posting outside a place like Islamabad/Rawalpindi are my priorities, which occupational groups must I pick?

I would appreciate your guidance in this matter.

Kind regards.

[QUOTE=Groovy Huss;974512]Hello

I am yet to register for CSS 2017 exams. Besides selecting the subjects, I am also expected to check the relevant occupational groups.

I would like to know which occupational groups I should choose at this point.

I have heard that groups such as Foreign Services often result in postings to far-off and potentially too backward countries which sort of puts me off. Moreover, a role in Police also doesn't quite pique my interest.

If a high payscale, additional emoluments/benefits and a relatively laid back work/personal life with little to no likelihood of posting outside a place like Islamabad/Rawalpindi are my priorities, which occupational groups must I pick?

I would appreciate your guidance in this matter.

Kind regards.[/QUOTE]
[COLOR="DarkRed"][B]i will advice in your honor.... you should apply for foreign service group.... in present scenario of the world foreign service job is the best in all aspect as in salary wise and Pakistan needs the brilliant diplomats as well.... the posting varies sometime person is posted in third world countries and sometime in developed countries but it is true wherever officer is posted facilities and salary package remains almost the same whichever in the country is posted... so sir you test your luck in foreign group.... further it is up to you....
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[QUOTE=Groovy Huss;974512]Hello

I am yet to register for CSS 2017 exams. Besides selecting the subjects, I am also expected to check the relevant occupational groups.

I would like to know which occupational groups I should choose at this point.

I have heard that groups such as Foreign Services often result in postings to far-off and potentially too backward countries which sort of puts me off. Moreover, a role in Police Service Pakistan/Pakistan Administrative Service also doesn't quite pique my interest due to the pressure involved. Moreover, I hear all sorts of bad things about groups like Customs and Inland Revenue Service in terms of corruption and lack of growth/promotion so that holds me back from applying to those groups.

If a really high payscale (even at the very beginning of service), great likelihood of promotions in short time, great additional perks/benefits (car, accommodation, fuel, medical etc.) and a relatively relaxed/easy work/personal life with little to no likelihood of posting to far off/remote areas are my priorities, which occupational groups must I pick (in an order of preference)?

It's possible that my assumptions are totally wrong but I think your expertise on the subject will really help me make an informed decision that I don't later regret.

I would really appreciate your guidance in this matter.

Kind regards.[/QUOTE]

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This is just preliminary, if you qualify they give you another chance to pick your desired group before interview or so I've heard.

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Thanks for your take on the matter.

Could you please suggest which ones I must go for in order of preference if I value a really competitive salary and benefits at entry level and preferably growth options along the way?

[QUOTE=Nazish Hina;975502]This is just preliminary, if you qualify they give you another chance to pick your desired group before interview or so I've heard.

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Thanks for your take on the matter.

Could you please suggest which ones I must go for in order of preference if I value a really competitive salary and benefits at entry level and preferably growth options along the way?

As Salam O Alikum!!! To All.
Respected Members.
This is the very first post of mine on this Forum. I want to ask some quriea from Csp's and senior members but before asking them I want to shortly tell u about my previouse academic background.
I am Acca finalist from Lahore skans, age 22 years old.

I want to give my css exams in 2018 intake.

The optional subjects which I have selected are as per followings.

1) Accounting & Auditing. (200) Marks
2) Business Administration. (100) Marks
3) History of USA. (100) Marks
4) Mercantile Law. (100) Marks
5) Journalism & Mass communication. (100) Marks

Now, my queries are
1) Did the subject I choose are resulting as a good combination or not?
Or u suggest any changes with reasons.
2) How to start my preperation? I mean what should be the planning , strategy and In end implementation?
3) What are the best books as per your knowledge for these Subjects? Authors?
4) whether to start preparation from optional or compulsory subjects?
5) Any guidance from yourself by showing your jesture.

Your timely Replies will be highly Appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.

Regards
Ali Humza Jutt.
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Dear as u have mentioned a few things like laidback job, perks, high salary and posting in islamabad etc, i suggest u following occupational groups:

1. FSP
Great salary abroad with perks. No political pressure or depression...
In Pak, FSP officers are posted in Islamabad. Some far off stations in 3rd world have to be endured but again u will live in capitals. Even 3rd world capitals are beautiful like nairobi etc. Check them out on internet.

Many ppl leave dmg and psp. No 1 leaves FSP.

Those who mention negative points of FSP postings dont know the reality of FSP vs services in Pak. In services in Pak, u will spend most of your life in hard areas if u are in PAS or PSP.

2. Military lands and cantonements
Peaceful life with postings in cantonements that are most beautiful parts of Pak. U will have houses comprising in acres, believe me posh residence with servants and a car and perks of military. U will also exercise power and an office job with peaceful environment. However, promotions are slow.

3. Customs
U will get posting in big cities. The job is hectic though.

4. IRS
U can spend your entire life in home district. Job is not very tough. Salary is good.

5. OMG : U will remain in Islamabad. Job is hectic in secratariat.

6. Trade and Commerce.
U can easily get posting in your city and there will be a lot of foreign trainings and postings as commercial attaches in all embassies of Pak abroad.

7. PAAS 8. Railways 9. Information

[QUOTE=Groovy Huss;974512]Hello

I am yet to register for CSS 2017 exams. Besides selecting the subjects, I am also expected to check the relevant occupational groups.

I would like to know which occupational groups I should choose at this point.

I have heard that groups such as Foreign Services often result in postings to far-off and potentially too backward countries which sort of puts me off. Moreover, a role in Police also doesn't quite pique my interest.

If a high payscale, additional emoluments/benefits and a relatively laid back work/personal life with little to no likelihood of posting outside a place like Islamabad/Rawalpindi are my priorities, which occupational groups must I pick?

I would appreciate your guidance in this matter.

Kind regards.[/QUOTE]

It is totally personal choice. However, keeping in view your specifications (likes and dislikes) following order of groups may give you a general idea in decision making:

1) IRS : Double salary, lesser mobility, no remote postings.
2) Customs: Similar to IRS
3) OMG: Opportunity to stay at Isloo and roam around Fed Sec.
4) PAS: Most attractive group but has negative side of remote area postings.
5) MLCG: Rest and stable
6) FSP: Isloo + Mixture of foreign postings
7) CTG: Urban life, Local Cities and Foreign exposure
8) PAAS: Mobility and roaming around various groups
9) PSP: Powerful but equally stressful
10) Information Group: Emerging group
11) RCTG: May come as attractive group in future
12) Postal : Dumped in competitors.

I would have chosen foreign services:thinking