The Ministry of Public Administration has issued an official notice regarding the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Management Service Officers’ Service (MSOS) – 2019 (held in 2025).
According to the circular, the oral interviews for candidates who qualified through the written examination were held on 22nd, 23rd, and 24th August 2025. However, due to the high number of vacancies and the ranking system based on examination marks, further administrative decisions are still being finalized1757577035-msos-open-competitiv….
Future Appointments
- Candidates will be appointed to ministries and departments according to their merit order and availability of vacancies.
- Before issuing official appointment letters, ministries are required to confirm available vacancies to ensure proper placements.
- Therefore, the interview results do not guarantee an immediate appointment, as the final selection depends on departmental requirements and recommendations1757577035-msos-open-competitiv….
Important Notes
- Some candidates may not be immediately assigned due to the limited number of available posts in certain ministries.
- If vacancies arise later, additional appointments will be made based on the recommendations of the Interview Board.
- Applicants are advised not to consider the interview as the final step until an official letter of appointment is issued1757577035-msos-open-competitiv….
The Ministry also acknowledged the cooperation of candidates and emphasized that final postings will be confirmed once ministries complete the vacancy allocation process.
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