Late 1970s-early 1980s
As the civil service grows in size, the workload of the PSC increases. Despite efforts to deal with the added workload by increasing the number of PSC Members, from a maximum of 9 in 1972 to 11 in 1981, and up again to 14 in 1990, the workload proves onerous.

1983

The Public Service Division is set up as part of the Ministry of Finance. The PSC hands over personnel management of the civil service to the PSD.

1990

Two sub-Commissions are set up under the PSC, namely the Education Service Commission and the Police and Civil Defence Service Commission, to take charge of the personnel management of the larger number of teachers and uniformed staff from the Home Affairs Ministry respectively.

1995

The centralised system is further devolved to effect a more responsive and effective personnel management system in the civil service.