Written exams will now be used to nominate staff within the A9 and A11 scales of the general public sector, as is at the moment the case for the A8 scales, based mostly on laws handed by the Parliament.
The related regulation proposal was tabled by DISY Member of Parliament, President of the Establishments Committee Dimitris Dimitriou and was voted in favor by 26 Members of Parliament, whereas there was one abstention.
In his presentation, Mr. Dimitriou acknowledged that his proposal involves rationalize a major a part of recruitment within the public sector, whereas he famous that there have been difficult circumstances up to now such because the hiring of 40 authorized advisors within the Authorized Service after 500 oral exams.
He famous that his proposal reduces the inconvenience of candidates having to take a seat for various exams for various posts, whereas making critical financial savings. He additionally stated that the usual {qualifications} of the candidates have been examined of their Universities and these exams will choose the notion, crucial considering and response degree of the candidates. He additionally stated that the exams will concern the positions of 2026. Referring to objections that exist from numerous departments, he stated that they are often really helpful to the Public Service Fee (PSC) to exclude them.
AKEL Member of Parliament Irini Charalambidou acknowledged that the Committee on Establishments has seen the difficulty of exams repeatedly and has come to the conclusion that it’s a good system. The problems which were raised, he added, have been answered and he was in favor of the proposal.
DIKO Member of Parliament Pavlos Mylonas expressed doubts as as to whether the exams that are actually being held for the A8 positions serve their function and questioned how they are going to study the persona and management abilities of a candidate, particularly in a excessive place. He expressed doubts whether or not these checks would do justice.
The Parliamentary Consultant of DIPA – Cooperation Alekos Tryfonidis agreed with the goals of the proposed regulation. Nevertheless, he identified that there are various complaints concerning the present examination system for A8 ranges, saying that it doesn’t cowl the entire vary of {qualifications} and ought to be differentiated.
Lastly, Mr. Dimitriou, responding to the issues, famous that the Parliament units insurance policies and the consultants will determine how the written exams will likely be performed and whether or not they are going to be totally different for attorneys and engineers. He added that along with the written one, there may be additionally an oral examination on the EDY the place different {qualifications} could be judged.
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