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Question – Discuss the structure and functions of Union Public Service Commission.
- January 28, 2023
- Posted by: Pallavi Singh
- Category: Blog
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Answer –
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the central recruiting agency in India. It is an independent constitutional body. The Constitution of India provides for the establishment of UPSC under Part XIV, from Articles 315 to 323.
Presently, the Commission consists of a Chairman and ten other members. The Chairman and other members of the UPSC are appointed by the President of India.
Any member of the UPSC shall hold office for a term of six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Any person who has once held the office as a member of a Public Service Commission is ineligible for reappointment to that office.
The remuneration and allowances of members of UPSC including the chairman will be considered as expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, which means that their salaries and allowances are not subjected to the approval of the Parliament.
Role & Functions of UPSC –
1)The UPSC conducts examination for All-India Services Central Services and Public Services for different Indian states and Union territory
2)UPSC helps the states in composing and operating schemes of joint recruitment for any services requiring special qualifications.
3) The UPSC serves all or any of the needs of the State on the request of the Governor and with the approval of the President of India.
4) The UPSC shall be consulted in the matters related to personnel management. :
a) All matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services and for civil posts.
b) The principles to be followed in making appointments to civil services and posts and in making promo-tions and transfers from one service to another.
c) The suitability of candidates for appointments to civil services and posts; for promotions and transfers from one service to another; and appointments by transfer or deputation. The concerned departments make recommendations for promotions and request the UPSC to ratify them.
(d) All disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the Government of India in a civil capacity including memorials or petitions relating to such matters.
e)Any claim for reimbursement of legal expenses incurred by a civil servant in defending legal proceedings instituted against him in respect of acts done in the execution of his official duties.
f) Any claim for the award of a pension in respect of injuries sustained by a person while serving under the Government of India and any question as to the amount of any such award.
g)Matters of temporary appointments for period exceeding one year and on regularisation of appointments.
h)Matters related to grant of extension of service and re-employment of certain retired civil servants.
i)Any other matter related to personnel management.
The Union Public Service Commission make suggestions which are advisory in nature. The recommendations from UPSC are not binding on the government.
Conclusion –
The Constitution visualises the UPSC to be the ‘watch-dog of merit system’ in India. It is concerned with the recruitment to the All-India services and Central services- group A and group B and advises the government, when consulted, on promotion and disciplinary matters.