The Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms (MCSAR) is responsible for processing all schemes of service before they are submitted to the appropriate Service Commissions for consideration and agreement. The Senior Chief Executive of the MCSAR has the responsibility for the prescription of schemes of service for each grade in the Civil Service after agreement by the appropriate Service Commissions.

A scheme of service is a legal document prescribed in accordance with regulations of the Service Commissions. It specifies the duties, qualifications, competencies, skills and experience required of the prospective job holder as well as the duties and responsibilities of a job.