How to become a civil service officer in Bangladesh, which exam has to be given for this?
Violent protests have been going on in Bangladesh for some time now. The issue of reservation lit up the whole country. The uproar here increased so much that the country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to resign from her post and had to flee the country. But do you know how to become an officer in Bangladesh.
Just like the craze of UPSC exam is very high among the youth in India. Similarly, a large number of candidates prepare for the BCS exam every year in Bangladesh. This exam is called a prestigious exam in Bangladesh. At the same time, this exam is also considered very difficult like UPSC. According to reports, on an average, 350,000 to 425,000 candidates apply for the BCS exam every year. To appear in this exam, like UPSC, it is necessary for the candidate to be a graduate from a recognized university. Also, the candidate must be a Bangladesh citizen.
Like UPSC, this exam is also conducted in several stages. In the first stage of BCS exam, a written exam is conducted. This exam is based on general knowledge, current events, logical aptitude, English and Bengali language. The prelims exam is conducted for two hours. At the same time, the main exam is held in its second stage. It includes questions related to essay writing, general studies, optional subjects. In the last stage, a personal interview is conducted. In this, the personality, knowledge and leadership ability of the candidate is evaluated.
These are the important things
Candidates preparing for the exam can see the syllabus and previous years’ question papers from the official website of BPSC. Many coaching institutes prepare for the BPSC exam. It is very important to study regularly and give mock tests. It is necessary to have a strong grip on English and Bengali language. Stay updated on national and international developments. Read newspapers and magazines regularly.
How much is the salary
Reports show that the maximum basic salary for officers in Bangladesh is 78,000 Taka, while the minimum basic salary is 8,250 Taka. An officer joining government service through the BCS exam gets a basic salary of 22,000 Taka. Apart from this, they are provided with house rent and health facilities etc.
