Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020

Change Setup
📘 Comprehensive Syllabus & Examination Guide

Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020

Official curriculum roadmap, subject/topic distribution, negative marking rules, pacing guidelines, and solved sample questions.

🎯 Mapped Subjects & Topic Question Distribution

Total Question Pool 100%
63 MCQs
Combined Active Syllabus
Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020
63 MCQs
Topic Pool
📊 Question Pool Structure
63 MCQs across fundamental, intermediate, and advanced concept tiers.
⚡ Recommended Pacing
45 to 60 seconds per MCQ. Flag complex problems and preserve 10 minutes for final revision.
⚖️ Scoring & Negative Marking
+1 mark per correct answer. In competitive tests with negative marking, -0.25 applies for incorrect guesses.

💡 Strategic Preparation & Exam Hall Guidelines

To maximize your score on Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020, candidates are advised to follow a structured three-pass approach. In the First Pass, solve all direct recall and formula-based questions within 30 seconds each to secure foundational marks. In the Second Pass, tackle multi-step analytical and quantitative reasoning problems. In the Third Pass, review marked questions and verify calculations.

Practice with the interactive player below to evaluate your speed and accuracy under real exam pressure. Every question features full mathematical formulas, step-by-step worked solutions, and conceptual explanations vetted by Apex Rankers Academy subject matter specialists.

Ready to test your knowledge? Launch interactive 1-by-1 practice with instant feedback, bookmarking, and step-by-step rationales.
Solved Blueprint Examples

📝 Pre-Rendered Solved Sample Questions & Detailed Solutions

Showing 10 solved representative questions

Review the solved problems below to understand question phrasing, answer choices, and step-by-step solution logic prior to starting the full interactive practice drill:

Sample Question 1
Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020 easy • Office Governance
Under which constitutional article was the 'Civil Servants Act, 1973' enacted by the Parliament of Pakistan?
A Article 240 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
B Article 199
C Article 184
D Article 50
✓ Correct Answer: A - Article 240 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Article 240 mandates that the terms and conditions of persons in the service of Pakistan shall be determined by or under an Act of Parliament (for federal civil servants, the Civil Servants Act 1973).
Sample Question 2
Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020 medium • Office Governance
Who is defined as a 'Civil Servant' under Section 2(1)(b) of the Civil Servants Act, 1973?
A A regular member of the Armed Forces of Pakistan
B A person employed on daily-wages or contractual basis
C A worker or workman defined under the Factories Act or Industrial Relations Act
D A person who is a member of an All-Pakistan Service or of a civil service of the Federation, or who holds a civil post in connection with the affairs of the Federation
✓ Correct Answer: D - A person who is a member of an All-Pakistan Service or of a civil service of the Federation, or who holds a civil post in connection with the affairs of the Federation
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 2(1)(b) explicitly excludes members of the armed forces, persons on contract/daily wages, and industrial 'workmen' (who are covered under labor laws) from the definition of a civil servant.
Sample Question 3
Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020 easy • Office Governance
Under Section 4 of the Civil Servants Act 1973, what is the legal tenure of office of a civil servant?
A Every civil servant holds office during the pleasure of the President
B Tenure is determined exclusively by the local district police chief
C Every civil servant is appointed on a 5-year commercial lease
D A civil servant owns a permanent constitutional property right to their post
✓ Correct Answer: A - Every civil servant holds office during the pleasure of the President
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 4 codifies the classic constitutional 'Pleasure Doctrine': civil servants hold office during the pleasure of the President, subject to statutory safeguards in the Act and rules.
Sample Question 4
Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020 easy • Office Governance
What is the standard 'Probation Period' for initial appointments under Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion and Transfer) Rules, 1973?
A Ten years for all gazetted officers
B One year, extendable by the appointing authority for a further period not exceeding one year
C Five years mandatory probation
D Six months with no possibility of extension
✓ Correct Answer: B - One year, extendable by the appointing authority for a further period not exceeding one year
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Probation is typically 1 year on initial appointment; if performance is unsatisfactory, it may be extended by up to 1 additional year before formal confirmation or termination.
Sample Question 5
Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020 easy • Office Governance
Under Section 6 of the Civil Servants Act 1973, when is a civil servant 'Confirmed' in service?
A Automatically on the first day of joining service
B Only after reaching the age of 55 years
C Upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed probation period and passing of mandatory departmental/promotional examinations
D Upon payment of a confirmation fee to the ministry
✓ Correct Answer: C - Upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed probation period and passing of mandatory departmental/promotional examinations
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Confirmation confers permanent status in a specific substantive post/cadre, granted after successfully passing probation, training, and departmental exams.
Sample Question 6
Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020 easy • Office Governance
Under Section 8 of the Civil Servants Act 1973, what is the fundamental principle governing 'Seniority'?
A Seniority is determined by the date of taking university degrees
B Seniority is determined by chronological physical age only
C Seniority is not a vested right; in a batch of initial selectees, seniority is determined strictly by the order of merit assigned by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
D Seniority is decided by a lottery draw
✓ Correct Answer: C - Seniority is not a vested right; in a batch of initial selectees, seniority is determined strictly by the order of merit assigned by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 8 establishes that FPSC merit order determines inter se seniority among batchmates on initial entry, while promotion seniority dates from the date of regular appointment to the higher post.
Sample Question 7
Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020 medium • Office Governance
Under Section 9 of the Civil Servants Act 1973, what are the criteria for 'Promotion' to a higher post?
A Promotion is bought by paying a fee to the Finance Division
B Promotion is granted based on political party loyalty
C Promotion is awarded only to officers with foreign nationalities
D A civil servant possessing prescribed minimum qualifications and length of service is eligible for promotion on the basis of 'Selection-on-Merit' (for selection posts) or 'Seniority-cum-Fitness' (for non-selection posts)
✓ Correct Answer: D - A civil servant possessing prescribed minimum qualifications and length of service is eligible for promotion on the basis of 'Selection-on-Merit' (for selection posts) or 'Seniority-cum-Fitness' (for non-selection posts)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 9 governs career advancement: senior management posts are filled via rigorous Selection on Merit (evaluating PERs, training, and integrity), while routine posts follow Seniority-cum-Fitness.
Sample Question 8
Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020 easy • Office Governance
Under Section 10 of the Civil Servants Act 1973 ('Posting and Transfer'), what is the legal obligation of a civil servant?
A Transfers can only be ordered with the civil servant's personal written consent
B A civil servant can refuse any transfer without justification
C A civil servant can only be posted in their home district
D Every civil servant is liable to serve anywhere within or outside Pakistan, in any post under the Federal Government, Provincial Government, or Local Authority
✓ Correct Answer: D - Every civil servant is liable to serve anywhere within or outside Pakistan, in any post under the Federal Government, Provincial Government, or Local Authority
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 10 enshrines the state's absolute prerogative to deploy civil servants wherever public service requires across Pakistan or in diplomatic missions abroad.
Sample Question 9
Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020 easy • Office Governance
Under Section 13(1) of the Civil Servants Act 1973, what is the statutory age of 'Superannuation' (Mandatory Retirement)?
A 70 years
B On completion of the 60th year of age (60 years)
C 55 years
D 65 years
✓ Correct Answer: B - On completion of the 60th year of age (60 years)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Every federal civil servant superannuates and retires compulsorily from service on the afternoon of the date on which they attain 60 years of age.
Sample Question 10
Civil Servants Act 1973, Conduct & E&D Rules 2020 easy • Office Governance
Under Section 13(1)(a) of the Civil Servants Act 1973, when may a civil servant opt for 'Voluntary Retirement' with pension benefits?
A After completion of 25 years of qualifying service (or reaching 55 years of age, as prescribed by rules)
B Voluntary retirement is illegal in Pakistan
C Only on the day of turning 60
D After 2 years of service
✓ Correct Answer: A - After completion of 25 years of qualifying service (or reaching 55 years of age, as prescribed by rules)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
An officer completing 25 years of qualifying pensionable service may elect to seek voluntary retirement with full earned pensionary entitlements.
Practice All 63 Questions Interactively Test your knowledge in real-time with continuous progress saving, instant scoring, and performance analytics.