The Commission is independent of Government and of the Civil Service. We are an executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Cabinet Office.
The Civil Service Commission regulates recruitment into the Civil Service and helps to uphold the Civil Service core values of Impartiality, Objectivity, Integrity and Honesty.
The Civil Service Commission provides independent advice on applications under the government’s Business Appointment Rules (BARs) for civil servants at SCS Pay Band 3 and SCS Pay Band 4 and special advisers at Pay Band 4. Applications submitted to the Civil Service Commission are considered by a panel drawn from our team of independent Civil Service Commissioners.
31 March 2026
The Civil Service Commission has launched a new website with a refreshed design to bring enhanced functionality and greater accessibility. This reflects the Commission’s expanded responsibilities to administer advice under...
19 March 2026
How can effective interchange between central and local government be enhanced? To deliver the best outcomes for the public, we need a skilled workforce that can cut across and understand...
2 March 2026
In November 2024 the Civil Service Commission published a review into appointments by exception permitted by the Recruitment Principles which are delegated to departments. The review identified a range of...