The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) was enshrined in the 1979 Constitution of Nigeria to ensure that public servants are protected from political interference and arbitrary dismissal. It is responsible for:

1. Recruitment, promotion, and discipline of civil servants.
2. Ensuring that appointments and promotions are based on merit and competence, not political influence.
3. Safeguarding the tenure of civil servants by protecting them from arbitrary dismissal by politicians.