(1) The minimum academic qualification to be required for a post of civil service to be filled by open
competition shall be as determined by the prevailing service law of concerned service group or sub-group.
(2) Prior to determination of academic qualification pursuant to Sub- section (1), the concerned Ministry, Secretariat or body which is authorized to manage and operate the concerned service, group or sub-group shall
consult with the Commission.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in other prevailing law, it shall be decided by the Commission as to whether a qualification obtained by a candidate from a university or an academic institute is equivalent to
the qualification determined for any position of civil service.