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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.

Business Appointment Rules

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.

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Civil Service Commission launches new website

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...

Join our free online event 29 April 2026

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...

Civil Service Commission explained