The advert calling for the interested candidates was published on the national newspapers on 15 December 2013 for the post of the PSC Commissioner. 196 applications responded to the advert to serve as the Commissioner for Public Service Commission. The Sub-Committee went through a rigorous process of screening all the candidates' prior to short listing the most suitable ones. 130 candidates met the requirements according to the advert. 66 candidates were disqualified due to lack of experience and knowledge. The Sub-Committee considered knowledge of the public service, experience, race, gender, age and disabilities when short-listing. Most of the candidates who responded to the advert had a three-year diploma or degree but experience in the public service played a key role in this process, which is supported by section 196 (10).