UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
(UPSC)
Introduction
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the central recruiting body of India
responsible for selecting candidates for various Group A and Group B services of the
Government of India.
It is an independent constitutional body established under Article 315.
Constitutional Provision
● Mentioned in Part XIV (Services under the Union and the States).
● Articles 315 to 323 deal with UPSC.
● It is autonomous and free from government interference.
Composition
● UPSC consists of a Chairman and other members.
● The President of India appoints all members.
● The number of members is decided by the President.
Tenure
● Members serve for 6 years or till they reach 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
● They can resign at any time by writing to the President.
● They can be removed only on grounds of misconduct after an inquiry by the
Supreme Court.
Independence of UPSC
To ensure fairness:
(UPSC)
Introduction
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the central recruiting body of India
responsible for selecting candidates for various Group A and Group B services of the
Government of India.
It is an independent constitutional body established under Article 315.
Constitutional Provision
● Mentioned in Part XIV (Services under the Union and the States).
● Articles 315 to 323 deal with UPSC.
● It is autonomous and free from government interference.
Composition
● UPSC consists of a Chairman and other members.
● The President of India appoints all members.
● The number of members is decided by the President.
Tenure
● Members serve for 6 years or till they reach 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
● They can resign at any time by writing to the President.
● They can be removed only on grounds of misconduct after an inquiry by the
Supreme Court.
Independence of UPSC
To ensure fairness:
