Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Celebrate 100 Years of Service

13 Aug 2025

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Celebrate 100 Years of Service

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will mark its 100th year of existence with a year-long series of events and initiatives.

About Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

  • Constitutional Body: UPSC is an independent constitutional body created under Part XIV of the Indian Constitution (Article 315–323).
  • Role: Responsible for conducting merit-based examinations for the direct recruitment of officers to the All India Services and Central Civil Services (Group A and B).
  • Historical Background
    • Established: On October 1, 1926, as the Public Service Commission under the Government of India Act, 1919.
      • It was established on the recommendations of the Lee Commission (1924).
    • Reconstitution: Became the Federal Public Service Commission in 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935.
    • Renaming: Renamed to Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) post-independence in 1947.
  • Composition of UPSC
    • The Chairman and other members are appointed by the President of India.
    • At least half of the members should have held office for at least 10 years under the Government of India or a state.
    • Term of Office: A member holds office for 6 years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
    • Resignation: Members can resign by submitting a written resignation to the President.
  • Removal of Members
    • Grounds for Removal (Article 317): Insolvency, paid employment outside duties, infirmity (physical or mental), or misbehavior (as per a Supreme Court recommendation).
  • Functions of UPSC (Article 320)
    • Examinations: Conducting examinations for the appointment to Union services.
    • Direct Recruitment: Selection through interviews for civil services.
    • Promotion Appointments: Appointments on promotion, deputation, or absorption.
    • Recruitment Rules: Framing and amending rules for various government services.
    • Disciplinary Cases: Handling disciplinary issues within civil services.
    • Advisory Role: Advising the Government on matters referred by the President of India.
  • Expenses: The expenses of UPSC, including salaries and pensions, are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
  • Submission of Report: UPSC presents an annual report to the President, detailing its work.
  • Eligible Appointments Post-Term
    • Chairman (UPSC): Ineligible for any further employment under the Government of India or a state after leaving UPSC.
    • Members (UPSC): Members are eligible for appointment as Chairman of UPSC or any SPSC but not for any other government job.

Need help preparing for UPSC or State PSCs?

Connect with our experts to get free counselling & start preparing

Aiming for UPSC?

Download Our App

      
Quick Revise Now !
AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD SOON
UDAAN PRELIMS WALLAH
Comprehensive coverage with a concise format
Integration of PYQ within the booklet
Designed as per recent trends of Prelims questions
हिंदी में भी उपलब्ध
Quick Revise Now !
UDAAN PRELIMS WALLAH
Comprehensive coverage with a concise format
Integration of PYQ within the booklet
Designed as per recent trends of Prelims questions
हिंदी में भी उपलब्ध

<div class="new-fform">






    </div>

    Subscribe our Newsletter
    Sign up now for our exclusive newsletter and be the first to know about our latest Initiatives, Quality Content, and much more.
    *Promise! We won't spam you.
    Yes! I want to Subscribe.