ABSTRACT
The machinery that has been adopted in all the States is the Public Service Commission—called the Civil Service Commission in some States. It is interesting to reflect that the institution of Public Service Commission is comparatively new to the Civil Service in African states. Provisions in the Constitution or Act of Parliament, which establish the Public Service Commission, are designed to state the general principles affecting its powers and functions. The detailed definition of the functions and procedures are laid down in Regulations. The constitution and membership of the Commission is therefore of some importance to all Civil Servants. Interviews, which are another selection procedure, are really another form of examination. The role of the Public Service Commission makes it a quasi-judicial body which has executive responsibility in making appointments, transfers and promotions and in exercising discipline over the Civil Service.
