Provide an account of the role of UPSC. Also, enumerate the Constitutional provisions to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartial functioning of the UPSC. (Answer in 200 words)
Main Body
Union Public Service Commission, is India's premier central recruitment agency for recruitment of all officials under All India Services, Group A and Group B services etc. Role of UPSC → Conducting examination • UPSC Conducts various exams for appointment to the services of Union and → Framing of recruitment rules for various services → Assistance to BPSC in schemes of joint recruitment
Advisory Role • On disciplinary matters affecting an officer • On matter referred to them by President of India. • On promotion and transfer from one service to other Constitution provisions for independence and impartiality A Article 316 → Provides for fixed term of office B Article 317 → Provides for removal and suspension of members of UPSC. C Article 318 → Gives power to make regulation for Conditions of service of members and staff
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Constitutional Posts and Bodies - Appointment, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities
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Role and Functions of UPSC
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