civil service noun2 •In parliamentary forms of government, the branches of government that are not military, legislative, or judicial, but work to apply its laws and regulations. •The body of civilian employees of any level of government, not subject to political appointment and removal, normally hired and promoted largely on the basis of competitive examination.I want to thank the brilliant No 10 staff and our country's extraordinary civil service, who dedicate their lives to public service. — 2026 formscivil services