UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
WHAT IS UPSC?
- It is the central recruiting agency in India.
- It is an independent constitutional body.
- Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the Constitution contain elaborate provisions regarding
- Composition, Appointment and Removal of members.
- Independence, Powers and Functions of the UPSC.
- Comes under Ministry of Personnal, Public Grievances and Pension.
WHAT IS THE COMPOSITION OF UPSC?
- All the members and chairman are appointed by the President of India.
- The total strength of UPSC members is not even specified in the constitution.
- There are generally 9 or 11 members of UPSC.
WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR UPSC?
- The qualifications of members and Chairman are also not described in Constitution.
- At least 50% of the members should have the experience of working in State and Central Government.
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS & ROLES OF UPSC?
- UPSC is the watchdog of merit system of India.
- It conducts examinations of Civils services exam and other exams.
- It assists the States (if requested by 2 or more states) in framing and operating schemes or joint recruitment of services.
WHAT IS THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE FOR UPSC?
- The President can remove the Chairman and Members in the following circumstances:
- If he has gone bankrupt.
- If he engages in any paid employment outside the duties of his office.
- If he is unfit to continue in the office according to the President.
- The President can remove the Chairman and Members based on misbehaviour.
- The President has to refer this case to the Supreme Court.
- Supreme Court will do enquiry over this and will make the report and would give advice to President.
- The advice will be binding on the President.
- Note: while the enquiry is going on the Chairman and member, the President can suspend them.
HOW UPSC IS AN INDEPENDENT BODY?
- They enjoy security of tenure.
- Their expenses are being charged on Consolidated Fund of India.
- The UPSC chairman is not eligible for reappointment in any body.