Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

1. It has the authority to assist the States in framing and operating joint recruitment schemes if requested by any two or more States.
2. It is concerned with the classification of services, pay and service conditions, cadre management and training
3. The UPSC's powers can be extended under Article 321 of the Constitution.

• A. All
• B. i, iii
• C. i only
• D. ii, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

B. i, iii

The functions of the Union Public Service Commission

• The functions of the Union Public Service Commission are outlined in Article 320 of the constitution.
• As per clause (1) of Article 320, the Union Public Service Commission is authorized to conduct examinations for appointments to the Union's services.
• According to clause (2) of Article 320, it is also the responsibility of the Union Public Service Commission, upon request from any two or more States, to aid those States in designing and implementing joint recruitment schemes for services that require candidates with special qualifications.
• The UPSC's powers can be extended under Article 321 of the Constitution.
• The role of the UPSC is primarily advisory in nature and is not inherently binding on the government.
• However, if the government rejects the commission's advice, it is accountable to the parliament.
• UPSC's jurisdiction is limited to the examination process and does not extend to the classification of services, cadre management, training, service conditions, and other related aspects.
• These matters are overseen by the Department of Personnel and Training under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.