UPSC Chairman and Members
๐ Constitutional Provision
- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution.
- It is the central recruitment agency for appointments to the All India Services and Central Civil Services.
๐ PYQ (BPSC 66th): Under which Article is the UPSC established? โ Article 315
๐ฅ Composition
- Consists of:
- One Chairman
- Other Members (as decided by the President)
- Current Chairman (as of 2025): Dr. Manoj Soni
๐ Appointment & Tenure
- Appointed by the President of India
- Tenure:
- 6 years or until age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
๐ Expected BPSC MCQ: Who appoints the UPSC Chairman? โ President of India
โ๏ธ Functions of UPSC
- Conducts examinations for:
- IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Central Services
- Advises the President on:
- Disciplinary matters
- Promotions and transfers
- Framing of recruitment rules
- Handles direct recruitment, promotions, and appointments on deputation
๐ก๏ธ Protection & Independence
- Chairman or members can only be removed by the President on grounds of misbehaviour after a Supreme Court inquiry.
- Conditions of service cannot be changed to their disadvantage after appointment.
- UPSC is independent and impartial, like the judiciary.
๐ PYQ (BPSC 65th): Who can remove UPSC Chairman? โ President on SCโs recommendation
๐ซ Limitations of UPSC
- Only advisory role, recommendations not binding
- Cannot deal with recruitment in State Public Service Commissions (like BPSC)
๐ Difference: UPSC vs BPSC
- UPSC: Appoints to Central Services; created under Article 315
- BPSC: Appoints to State Services in Bihar; created under same article but for state
๐ PYQs and Expected MCQs
- โ BPSC 66th: UPSC is formed under which Article? โ Article 315
- โ BPSC 65th: Who can remove the UPSC Chairman? โ President
- โ Expected: Tenure of UPSC Chairman? โ 6 years or 65 years of age
- โ Expected: Who is the present UPSC Chairman (2025)? โ Dr. Manoj Soni
๐ Quick Recap
- Article: 315 โ UPSC
- Appointed by: President
- Tenure: 6 years or till age 65
- Removal: By President, after SC inquiry
- Current Chairman (2025): Dr. Manoj Soni
- Role โ Recruit to IAS, IPS, etc.
๐ Sources Used
- Indian Polity โ M. Laxmikanth
- Lucent GK โ Polity Section
- Drishti Bihar Special โ Polity Chapter
- UPSC Official Website โ upsc.gov.in
- Ghatna Chakra PYQs โ BPSC