Chapter 44 Union Public Service Commission

800. What is the nature of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

801. Which Articles and Part of the Constitution contain provisions regarding the UPSC?

802. What is the composition of the UPSC?

803. Does the Constitution specify the strength of the UPSC?

804. What are the qualifications prescribed for the UPSC Commission’s membership?

805. Who determines the conditions of service of the chairman and other members of the UPSC?

806. Who determines the number of members of the staff of the Commission and their conditions of service?

807. What is the term of office for the chairman and members of the UPSC?

808. How can the chairman and members of the UPSC relinquish their offices?

809. Can the chairman and members of the UPSC be removed before the expiry of their term?

810. Under what two circumstances can the President appoint one of the members of the UPSC as an acting chairman?

811. How long does an acting chairman of the UPSC function?

812. Under what circumstances can the President remove the chairman or any other member of UPSC?

813. What is the procedure for removing the chairman or any other member of UPSC on grounds of misbehaviour?

814. Is the advice tendered by the Supreme Court regarding the removal of UPSC members binding on the President?

815. Can the President suspend the chairman or member of UPSC during the Supreme Court’s enquiry?

816. How is the term ‘misbehaviour’ defined for UPSC members?

817. How is the security of tenure ensured for the chairman or a member of the UPSC?

her disadvantage after appointment?

819. How are the expenses of the UPSC (salaries, allowances, pensions) charged?

820. Are the expenses of the UPSC subject to the vote of Parliament?

821. Is the chairman of the UPSC eligible for further employment in the Government of India or a state after ceasing to hold office?

822. Is a member of the UPSC eligible for further employment after ceasing to hold office?

823. Is the chairman or a member of UPSC eligible for reappointment to the same office after completing their first term?

824. What are the primary functions of the UPSC?

825. How does the UPSC assist states in joint recruitment schemes?

826. How does the UPSC serve the needs of a state?

827. On what matters is the UPSC consulted and provides advice?

828. What is the Supreme Court’s ruling if the government fails to consult the UPSC on the specified matters?

829. What is the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding a selection by the UPSC and a candidate’s right to the post?

830. Can the Parliament extend the jurisdiction of the UPSC?

831. To whom does the UPSC present its annual report?

832. What does the President do with the UPSC’s report?

833. What matters are kept outside the functional jurisdiction of the UPSC?

834. Can the President exclude posts, services, and matters from the purview of the UPSC?

835. What are the regulations made by the President regarding consultation with the UPSC called?

836. What is the role of the UPSC as visualized by the Constitution?

837. What is the UPSC concerned with?

838. What matters are not concerned with the UPSC?

839. Which department handles matters like classification of services, pay and service conditions, and cadre management?

840. What is the distinction between the UPSC and the Department of Personnel and Training?

841. Are the recommendations made by the UPSC advisory or binding?

842. Can the government make rules to regulate the scope of the UPSC’s advisory functions?

843. How did the emergence of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in 1964 affect the role of the UPSC?

844. What is the status of the CVC compared to the UPSC?

845. Which Article of the Constitution deals with Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the states?

846. Which Article of the Constitution deals with Appointment and term of office of members of Public Service Commissions?

847. Which Article of the Constitution deals with Removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service Commission?

848. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the Commission?

849. Which Article of the Constitution deals with Prohibition as to the holding of office by members of commission on ceasing to be such members?

850. Which Article of the Constitution deals with Functions of Public Service Commissions?

851. Which Article of the Constitution deals with Power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions?

852. Which Article of the Constitution deals with Expenses of Public Service Commissions?

853. Which Article of the Constitution deals with Reports of Public Service Commissions?