Following the foundations laid in the Article 240 of the Constitution, the Balochistan Government promulgated The Civil Servants Act, 1974.

The law allows civil service of the provinces, to be regulated as per rules notified under this Act.

The posts at initial officer level i.e. BS-17, are classified to be filled by way of promotion or transfer and by direct recruitment under share fixed for each category.

[2] The recommendation for appointment in BS-17, under direct recruitment share, is done by BPSC through a competitive exam, which is established under its own law as a requirement of the Constitution.

[2] PCS Exam is conducted by Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) includes the following two groups.