Royal Civil Service Commission

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Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) of Bhutan is a constitutional body that oversees the civil service. Its job is to recruit, manage, and develop civil servants in an independent, apolitical, and accountable way so that public services are efficient and transparent.

History: In 1973 the Department of Manpower was created. On 2 June 1982, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck issued a Royal Charter establishing the Royal Civil Service Commission as the central personnel agency. By 1989 it used a Cadre System with eight cadres and 17 grades, and the Bhutan Civil Service Rules and Regulations (BCSR) were published in 1990. In 2006 the Cadre System was replaced by the Position Classification System (PCS), with 19 major occupational groups and 94 sub-groups.

Constitution: Bhutan adopted a new Constitution in 2008, and the RCSC was enshrined as a constitutional, apolitical body responsible for public duties in a professional, transparent, and accountable manner. The motto is “Excellence in Service,” aiming for a professional, accountable, and productive civil service that uses technology, innovation, and empathy to serve the public. The Civil Service Act of 2010 (sections 38 and 39) provides its legal framework.

Details: Headquarters – Thimphu, Bhutan. Chairperson – Tashi Pem. Website – https://www.rcsc.gov.bt/en/