Attitude Towards Civil Service of Pakistan: A Perception Survey

Faheem Khan () and Musleh-ud Din ()

The Pakistan Development Review, 2008, vol. 47, issue 4, 779-790

Abstract: Amid growing concerns on the popularity of the civil service among the students, the study reports the findings of a perception survey of enrolled university students. Contrary to common perceptions, the results suggest that the civil service still retains its allure among the potential entrants. Those who prefer the civil service as a career are more concerned with job security than those who prefer a job in the private sector. The Foreign Service of Pakistan appears to be the most favourite group whereas the Accounts Group is the least preferred. The District Management Group (DMG) seems to no longer enjoy a coveted position due perhaps to the implementation of the devolution plan which has stripped the group of its power and privileges.

Keywords: Students; Civil Service; Public Choice; Job Search; Employment Decision (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H83 J24 M51 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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