Delay in Appointment of BPSC Chairman Halts Recruitment Process; Thousands of Vacancies Pending, Over 100,000 Candidates Affected

Quetta: — The recruitment process across Balochistan has come to a standstill due to the prolonged delay in appointing the **Chairman of the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC)**, leaving thousands of government posts vacant and over **100,000 job seekers** in limbo.

According to sources, more than **4,000 posts** remain pending, including key positions such as **Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, 600 IT teachers (Grade-17)**, and various technical and administrative roles in departments like **Communication & Works (C&W)**, **Planning & Development (P&D)**, and **Local Government**.

The chairman’s seat has been vacant for **over three months**, causing severe disruption to recruitment tests, interview schedules, and the commission’s overall operations. Analysts and political observers have criticized the delay, calling it a result of **administrative negligence and political indecision**, which they say has deeply affected the merit-based hiring system.

The prolonged deadlock has sparked **frustration and anxiety** among thousands of unemployed youth, with many expressing anger on social media and urging the government to intervene immediately. Experts warn that continued delays could have **serious social and economic repercussions**, driving more young people toward **unemployment and despair** while undermining public trust in merit and governance.

Security and opposition parties have also demanded the **immediate appointment of a qualified and transparent chairman** to restore the BPSC’s functionality and resume the stalled recruitment process.

Government sources, however, stated that the appointment is under **legal review and internal consultation**, but growing **public pressure** has intensified calls for swift action.

The absence of a BPSC chairman has effectively **paralyzed recruitment and examination processes** across the province, with thousands of vacancies pending and tens of thousands of candidates awaiting relief. Observers stress that the government must act urgently to restore operations and uphold merit-based hiring in Balochistan.