Question

Status of Union Public Service Commission is :

• A. Legal
• B. Administrative
• C. Advisory
• D. Constitutional

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Constitutional

• Correct Answer : Option D - Constitutional

• The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a Constitutional Body. It derives its authority directly from the Constitution of India. The following constitutional provisions establish and govern the UPSC:

  • Article 315 lays down that there shall be a Public Service Commission for the Union and a Public Service Commission for each State.

  • Article 316 deals with the appointment and term of office of members of the UPSC.

  • Article 320 mentions the functions of the Union Public Service Commission.

  • Article 323 deals with the presentation of reports of the UPSC to the President.

• The UPSC was established on October 1, 1926, and its Chairman is appointed by the President of India. Being a Constitutional body, it is independent and autonomous, ensuring impartiality in civil services recruitment and other advisory functions related to personnel matters of the Union Government.

• Key roles of UPSC include:

  • Conducting examinations for appointments to All India Services

  • Advising on matters related to recruitment, promotions, and disciplinary matters

  • Acting as an advisory body to the Government of India