Question

The Chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for the term of:

• A. Three years
• B. Four years
• C. Five years
• D. Six years

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Six years

A member of a Public Service Commission shall hold office for a term of Six years. In the case of the Union Commission, until he or she attains, the age of sixty-five years, and in the case of a State Commission or a Joint Commission, the age of sixty-two years, whichever is earlier. Members can resign in between the term by addressing their resignation to the president. They can also be removed by the president following the procedure provided in the constitution.