The federal government has abolished 11,877 vacant posts across various ministries and divisions in a significant move to streamline governance, ranging from Grade 1 to 22, as part of its right-sizing initiative.
According to details provided by the Establishment Division to parliament, 11,764 posts from Grade 1 to 18 have been abolished, while 113 posts from Grade 19 to 22 have also been removed.
Breakdown of abolished posts
- Grade 1 to 18: 11,764 posts eliminated.
- Grade 19 to 22: 113 posts abolished.
- Advisers in Grade 22: 2 posts removed.
- Grade 20: 26 posts abolished.
- Grade 19: 85 posts eliminated.
- Grade 18: 135 posts removed.
- Grade 17: 445 posts eliminated.
- Grade 16: 552 posts abolished.
This restructuring follows a decision by the federal cabinet in August 2024 to abolish 60% of all vacant permanent positions in government departments.
