The federal government has decided to abolish 60 percent of vacant permanent posts within the federal accounts system as part of measures to manage government positions and streamline staffing.
The Controller General of Accounts has directed the relevant offices to begin implementing the decision. Under the instructions, permanent posts that have remained vacant for at least one year will be considered for abolition.
However, positions reserved for transfers, postings and promotions will not be included in the reduction. These posts will remain available for the relevant personnel and administrative processes.
The decision will also affect the quota available for new appointments. Posts abolished under the policy will be deducted from the quota allocated for initial appointments or direct recruitment.
Financial Accounting Offices have been instructed to examine their vacancy records and identify positions falling under the criteria. They have also been directed to process promotion cases according to the applicable rules and available positions.
The latest instructions are linked to a decision taken by the federal cabinet in August 2024. The move is now being implemented through the relevant accounts offices.
The reduction of long-vacant positions is expected to change the staffing structure of federal accounts offices, particularly where posts have remained unfilled for extended periods.
Officials will review existing vacancy records before proceeding with the abolition of eligible posts, while positions required for transfers, postings and promotions will remain outside the scope of the decision.
The process is intended to align the number of sanctioned positions with staffing requirements and the government’s existing recruitment and promotion framework.
