Calls for applications for the filling of vacancies in the public service are vetted and approved by the Commission.  If the recruitment is to be done by open public competition, the call for applications is published in the Government Gazette and may also be advertised in the local press at the discretion of the department concerned.  Internal calls for applications, open to serving public officers, are circulated by internal circulars issued by the Management and Personnel Office in the Office of the Prime Minister or by the department concerned as appropriate.

Calls for applications are also notified on this website as soon when they are issued officially. The closing date of each call for application is also indicated. (Click 'Notices').

Selection Processes

The selection process or method applicable to a particular post or position is indicated in the call for application.

This normally consists of an interview or a combination of a written examination or practical test and an interview.  However, the Commission may authorize other selection methods which it considers appropriate.

Interviews are conducted by Selection Boards consisting of:

• at least two officers of suitable grade and competence nominated by the Head of Department concerned and approved by the Commission, and
• one other member from a panel of senior public officers, also approved by the Commission.

Assessment Criteria

Selection processes run by the Commission are based on the merit principle i.e the individual and relative suitability of a candidate for a particular post, assessed on the following criteria, taking into account the duties and responsibilities of the post to be filled:

• related professional/administrative/technical knowledge
• relevant experience including previous performance, where applicable
• abilities/skills required in the job
• qualifications
• personal qualities

The selection criteria for particular posts approved by the Commission, may be viewed on request at the Office of the Commission, the Palace, Valletta.

       Public Service Commission Selection Process (ppt.)