Federal Public Service Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 242 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973. In order to fulfil the purpose of the Commission, FPSC Function Rules 1978 have also been formulated. Composition and Functions of the Commission The Commission consists of one Chairman and 11 Members in terms of Section 3 of the FPSC Ordinance 1977 read with Regulation 3 of the FPSC (Composition and Condition of Service Regulations, 1978). Only retired Civil Servants of BS-21 and above are entitled to hold office of Chairman/Member of FPSC. Hence, at least one Member of FPSC has to be a retired judge of the Superior Judiciary, a retired officer from the armed forces not below the rank of Major General or equivalent and one-woman Member from the private sector. The Members of the Commission are appointed by the President of Pakistan for a term of 3 years or till attaining the age of 65 years whichever is earlier. The Commission runs its business under FPSC Ordinance 1977. Functions of the Commission are enumerated under section 7 of the Ordinance which are primarily to conduct tests and examination for recruitment of persons to all public services, the civil services of the Federation and civil posts in connection with the affairs of the Federation in basic pay scales 16 and above or equivalent. The functions also involve advice to the President on matters relating to qualification and method of recruitment and principles to be followed in making initial appointment to the said post.