ARTICLE 242
242. Public Service Commission.—(1) Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in relation to the affairs of the Federation, and the Provincial Assembly of a Province in relation to the affairs of the Province may, by law provide for the establishment and constitution of a Public Service Commission.
(1A) The Chairman of the Public Service Commission constituted in relation to the affairs of the Federation shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
(1B) The Chairman of the Public Service Commission constituted in relation to affairs of a Province shall be appointed by the Governor on advice of the Chief Minister.
(2) A Public Service Commission shall perform such functions as may be prescribed by law.
— Art. 242 — Public service commission — Scope — Article 242 of the Constitution provides the mechanism for the appointment of a Civil Servant through the Public Service Commission — This Article is a safety valve that ensures the transparent process of induction in the Civil Service — It provides appointment by the Public Service Commission with the sole object that meritorious candidates join the Civil Service. [2025 SCLR 16 = 2025 SCMR 104 = 2024 SCP 308]