227 candidates dropped from 43rd BCS based on intelligence reports: Public Administration Ministry

The Ministry of Public Administration has announced that 227 candidates from the 43rd BCS have been disqualified based on intelligence reports, with an additional 40 candidates excluded for being absent during their medical exams.

According to a notification issued on Thursday, January 2, the ministry shared that the Public Service Commission (PSC) had initially recommended 2,163 candidates for appointment in January last year after the 43rd BCS exam results were finalized.

However, on October 15, 59 candidates were dropped based on information from the Special Branch of Police and District Commissioners, and 40 more were excluded due to being absent during medical examinations. 

This brought the number of recommended candidates down to 2,064.

After this notification was published, questions about the transparency of these appointments began to surface.

In an effort to address these concerns and maintain the integrity of the recruitment process, the ministry decided to conduct further background checks on the recommended candidates through intelligence agencies NSI (National Security Intelligence) and DGFI (Directorate General of Forces Intelligence) to ensure a "clean image" among those selected.

The ministry‍‍`s notification mentioned that adverse information was found on 227 candidates based on reports from NSI and DGFI.

As a result, these individuals were temporarily deemed unsuitable for appointment, with further investigations into their backgrounds planned.

On December 30, the Ministry issued a revised notification excluding a total of 267 candidates—227 disqualified based on the intelligence reports and 40 for being absent during medical exams. 

As a result, 1,896 candidates were cleared for appointment.

The Ministry also confirmed that the 227 candidates who were disqualified can submit appeals for reconsideration, and these appeals will be accepted. 

The notification stressed that the opportunity to apply for reconsideration is open to everyone.

In a separate notification, the Ministry of Public Administration reiterated that any candidate who was initially recommended but not appointed has the right to apply for reconsideration. 

This option is available to all 227 candidates who were temporarily disqualified, giving them the chance to appeal and possibly restore their eligibility.