The Civil Service Commission is independent of Government and of the Civil Service. The Commission is an executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Cabinet Office.
The Civil Service Commission regulates recruitment into the Civil Service and is the final appeal body for complaints under the Civil Service Code. The Commission also provides independent advice on applications under the government’s Business Appointment Rules for Senior Civil Servants and Special Advisors.
The Civil Service Commission provides independent advice on applications under the government’s Business Appointment Rules (BARs) for civil servants at SCS Pay Band 3 and SCS Pay Band 4 and special advisers at Pay Band 4. Applications submitted to the Civil Service Commission are considered by a panel drawn from our team of independent Civil Service Commissioners.
16 April 2026
In October 2025, the Commission’s remit was extended to include providing independent advice on the application of the Business Appointments Rules to the most senior civil servants and special advisers,...
31 March 2026
The Civil Service Commission has launched a new website with a refreshed design to bring enhanced functionality and greater accessibility. This reflects the Commission’s expanded responsibilities to administer advice under...
19 March 2026
How can effective interchange between central and local government be enhanced? To deliver the best outcomes for the public, we need a skilled workforce that can cut across and understand...