Polity Study Material: UPSC
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Union Public Service Commission
Constitution: The Union Public Service Commission consists of a Chairman and ~other members appointed by the President and they hold office for a period of 6 years from the date of their appointment. FunctionS ′ The following are the main functions of the U. P. S C:
- To conduct examinations for appointment to the Services of the Union.
- If requested by two or more States, to assist those States in framing and operating the scheme of joint recruitment for services for which candidates possessing special qualifications a re required.
- To serve all or any of the needs of a State with the approval of the President if requested by the Governor of a State.
- To advise the Union Government on:
- all matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services and for civil posts
- the principles to be followed in making appointments to civil services and posts. And in making promotions and transfers from one service to another
- suitability of candidates for such appointments, promotions or transfers
- all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the Government of India, including memorials or petitions relating thereto
- any claim for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by a Government servant in defending legal proceedings against him for acts done in the execution of his duties
- any claim for the award of pension for injury sustained by a person while serving under the Govt. Of India in a civil capacity
- on any matter which the President may refer to the Commission.