State Public Service Commission MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for State Public Service Commission - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Article 320.

Key Points

• Article 320 of the Indian constitution deals with the function of the Public Service Commission.
• Functions of the Commission:
  • To conduct examinations for appointment to the services of the Union.
  • If two or more states insist on joint recruitment, the commission helps them in planning.
  • To advise the States on all or any matters after the approval of the President at the request of the Governor of a State.
  • To advise on all subjects related to the methods of recruitment for civil services.
  • Advising the government in case of transfer from one service to another or in case of promotion.

Additional Information

• Article 316 - deals with the appointment and term of office of the Chairman and Members of the Union Commission or State Commission or Joint Commission.
• Article 322 - deals with the expenses of the Public Service Commission.  
  • The expenses of the Union or State Public Service Commission, including any salaries, allowances, and pensions payable to or in relation to the members of staff of the Commission, shall be charged to the Consolidated Fund of India or the Consolidated Fund of the State, as the case may be.
• Article 323 - Deals with the Report of Public Service Commission.
  • It will be the duty of the Union Commission to report annually to the President about the work done by the Commission.
  • It shall be the duty of the State Commission to report annually to the Governor of the State about the work done by the Commission.

Important Points

• UPSC
  • Union Public Service Commission is a Central Recruiting Agency that works independently.
  • Article 315-323 in Part XIV of the Indian Constitution deals with the formation of PSC for the union and state.
  • UPSC was established on the recommendation of the Lee Commission on 1st October 1926.
  • Works under Ministry of Personnel and Traning.
• MPPSC
  • Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission was formed on 1st November 1956 as per section 118(3) of the State Reorganization Act.
  • DV Rege was the first Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission.
  • Headquarters: Indore
  • The present Chairman of MPPSC is Rajesh Lal Mehra.

The Correct answer is The President of India.

Key Points

• According to the Indian Constitution, under Article 317, the removal of members of a State Public Service Commission is carried out by the President of India.
• A member of the State Public Service Commission can be removed on grounds of misbehavior, but this requires an inquiry conducted by the Supreme Court of India.
• Once the Supreme Court provides its report, the President has the authority to act on it.
• The power to remove members ensures that the State Public Service Commission remains independent and functions without political interference.
• The process is designed to uphold the principles of transparency and accountability in governance.
• Additionally, the President can also suspend a member during the investigation of allegations.
• This provision ensures the integrity and proper functioning of the State Public Service Commission, which plays a pivotal role in recruitment for state-level civil services.

 Additional Information

• The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
  • The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) does not hold any authority to remove members of the State Public Service Commission.
  • The UPSC is responsible for recruitment and examinations for central-level services, and its scope does not extend to state-level commissions.
  • While the UPSC provides guidance and advice to state commissions, its powers are strictly confined to the central level.
• The Chief Minister of the concerned state
  • The Chief Minister does not have the constitutional authority to remove members of the State Public Service Commission.
  • Although the Chief Minister is the executive head of the state, the removal process is kept independent to avoid political interference.
  • The role of the Chief Minister is limited to governance and administration within the state.
• The Governor
  • While the Governor is the constitutional head of the state, he/she does not hold the power to remove members of the State Public Service Commission.
  • The Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers and does not possess the judicial or investigative authority required for such removals.
  • Such powers are vested solely in the President of India to maintain impartiality and adherence to constitutional provisions.

Key Points

• The expenses of a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the State. This means that the expenses are paid out of the state's consolidated fund without requiring prior approval from the state legislature.
• Being charged on the Consolidated Fund ensures that the SPSC remains independent and impartial in its functioning.
• This financial independence is essential for the SPSC to perform its duties without any external pressure or influence.
• Expenses charged to the Consolidated Fund are considered a first charge on the state's finances, ensuring that these essential bodies have guaranteed funding.

Additional Information

• Consolidated Fund of the State
  • The Consolidated Fund of the State is the primary account of the state government where all revenues received, loans raised, and money received in repayment of loans are accounted for.
  • This fund is used for all expenditures of the state, except those charged to the Contingency Fund or Public Account.
  • Expenditures from the Consolidated Fund require legislative approval, except for those charged directly to it, such as the salaries and allowances of constitutional authorities.
• Contingent Fund of the State
  • The Contingency Fund of the State is an imprest fund from which the state government can meet unforeseen expenditures pending legislative authorization.
  • Expenditures from this fund need to be subsequently approved by the state legislature and replenished from the Consolidated Fund.
• State Public Service Commission (SPSC)
  • The SPSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution.
  • It is responsible for conducting examinations and advising the state government on various recruitment and service matters.
  • The independence and impartiality of the SPSC are crucial for ensuring a fair and merit-based selection process for state public services.

The correct answer is 6 years or the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

Key Points

• State Public Service Commission: The chairman and member occupy the office for 6 years or till they reach 62 years.
• They can resign by writing to Governor and also be removed by the president before their term expires.
• Grounds for removal are proved misbehaviour or incapacity. In this case, the president has to refer the matter to SC and if SC inquiry finds him guilty then SC can advise removal.
• This advice is binding on the president. Other grounds are engaged in paid employment, becomes bankrupt, or in the president's opinion is unfit to continue due to infirm body or mind.
• Governor can suspend the chairman or member pending investigation.

The correct answer is Constitutional.

Key Points

• In India, a constitutional body is a body or institute established by the Constitution of India. They can only be created or changed by passing a constitutional amendment bill, rather than by a regular, government, or private bill.
• Article 315 to 323 of Part XIV of the Indian Constitution deals with provisions relating to the Union Public Service Commission as well as the State Public Service Commission. These Constitutional Provisions include guidelines regarding the appointment, composition, removal, functions, and duties, etc.

• The Rajasthan Public Service Commission is a constitutional body, whose main work is to select good candidates to run the administration of the state government. 

Additional Information

• Judicial bodies are the courts that are in our country like the Supreme Court, High Court, District Court, etc.
• A quasi-judicial body can be an individual or body with powers resembling a court of law. They can adjudicate and decide penalties on the guilty. They are different from judicial bodies in that their field is limited compared to a court.
• The advisory body could be anything that is created by the Govt. or private institution for advisory matters. Like the Govt. constituting a panel for let, 's say analyzing the status of crime against women.

The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh State Legislature.

Key Points

• Article-321 of the Indian Constitution- Power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions.
  • An Act made by Parliament or, as the case may be, the Legislature of a State may provide for the exercise of additional functions by the Union Public Service Commission or the State Public Service Commission as respects the services of the Union of the State and also as respects the services of any local authority or other body corporate constituted by law or of any public institution.

The correct answer is 6 years or the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

Key Points

• State Public Service Commission: The chairman and member occupy the office for 6 years or till they reach 62 years.
• They can resign by writing to Governor and also be removed by the president before their term expires.
• Grounds for removal are proved misbehaviour or incapacity. In this case, the president has to refer the matter to SC and if SC inquiry finds him guilty then SC can advise removal.
• This advice is binding on the president. Other grounds are engaged in paid employment, becomes bankrupt, or in the president's opinion is unfit to continue due to infirm body or mind.
• Governor can suspend the chairman or member pending investigation.

The correct answer is President.

Key Points

• The Members of State Public Service Commission shall only be removed from his/her office by order of the President of India.
• The Chairman and other members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor of the State.
• A member of the State Public Service Commission shall hold office for a term of six years or till the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

Important Points

• State Public Service Commission is the recruiting agency of the state. 
• The provisions regarding State Public Service Commission are provided in Part XIV of the Indian Constitution under Article 315 to Article 323.
• The expenses of the State Public Service Commission are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.

The correct answer is The Governor of State.

Key Points

• Article 315 to 323 mentions the powers of the State Public Service Commission, the appointment of members and dismissal, etc. under Part XIV of the Indian Constitution.
• The Chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor of the State.
• The Chairman and members of the Joint Public Service Commission are appointed by the President of India.
• The Chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission are appointed by the President of India.
• Chairman and a member of the State Public Service Commission give his resignation to the Governor of the State.

Important Points

• The President, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, and the Governor in the case of a State Commission, may suspend from office the Chairman or any other member of the Commission in respect of the case of misbehavior until the President has passed orders on receipt of the report of the Supreme Court on such reference. 
• The President may by order remove from office the Chairman or any other member of a Public Service Commission if the Chairman or such other member, as the case may be,
  • Is adjudged an insolvent. 
  • Engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office. 
  • Is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office because of the infirmity of mind or body. 
• The Chairman or any other member of a Public Service Commission shall only be removed from his office by order of the President on the ground of misbehavior after the Supreme Court, on a reference being made to it by the President, has, on inquiry held following the procedure prescribed in that behalf under Article 145, reported that the Chairman or such other member, as the case may be, ought on any such ground to be removed.
• If the Chairman or any other member of a Public Service Commission is or becomes in any way concerned or interested in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or the Government of a State or participates in any way in the profit thereof or any benefit or emolument arising therefrom otherwise than as a member and in common with the other members of an incorporated company, he shall be deemed to be guilty of misbehavior.

Source:- https://upsc.gov.in/about-us/constitutional-provisions/article-316-appointment-and-term-office-members

Key Points

• Article-317 deals with the Removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service Commission.
• The Chairman or any other member of a Public Service Commission shall only be removed from his office by order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour after the Supreme Court, on a reference being made to it by the President, has, on inquiry held in accordance with the procedure prescribed in that behalf under article 145, reported that the Chairman or such other member, as the case may be, ought on any such ground to be removed.

The correct answer is Ajmer.

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is the premier commission of the government of Rajasthan, for organizing recruitment exams, procedures for recruiting employees, officers to various departments of the government. The RPSC office is located at Jaipur road, Ajmer, Rajasthan.

The correct answer is SK Ghosh.

• SK Gosh was the first Chairman of Rajasthan state public Service commission.
• At the time of the formation of Rajasthan,
  • The institution of the Public Service Commission existed in only three of the 22 covenanting states viz. Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner.
• The successor administration after the merger of the princely states promulgated an ordinance on 16th August 1949 establishing the Rajasthan Public Service Commission at Ajmer on 20th August 1949.

Key Points

• RPSC:
  • The  Rajasthan Public Service Commission has one chairman and seven members.
  • Chairman and members work in the Commission for a maximum of 6 years or 62 years of age, whichever is earlier.
  • It is a constitutional body.
  • An Indian Administrative Service officer is appointed to the post of Secretary in the Commission Secretariat.
  • All administrative and financial functions are performed by the Secretary.
  • The Secretary is assisted by the Deputy Secretary and the Controller of Examinations.
• Current Chairman: Dr BHUPENDRA SINGH

Additional Information

• Amar Singh Rathore - He was the first commissioner of the Rajasthan State election commission.
• Kanta Khaturiya - She was the first commissioner of the Rajasthan women commission.
• MD Korani -  He was the first commissioner of the Rajasthan information commission.

The correct answer is Section 118(3) of the States Reorganization Act, 1956.

Key Points

• Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission was formed on 1st November 1956 as per section 118(3) of the State Reorganization Act. 
  • It was notified by the then President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
  • DV Rege was the first Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh State Public Service Commission (MPPSC).
  • Headquarters: Indore.
  • The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission conducted the examination for the first time in 1958.

The correct answer is Governor.

Key Points

• Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Public Service Commission for the Union as well as for each State.
• Under Article 323(2) of the Indian Constitution, the State Public Service Commission presents an annual report to the governor on its performance.
• The governor then places this report before both the Houses of the state legislature.
• The age of retirement of a member of a State Commission is 62 years instead of 65 years as in the case of a member of the U.P.S.C.
• Under Article 322, the expenses of the State Commission are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.

Additional Information

• Functions of State Public Service Commission (SPSC):
  • It conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the state.
  • It is consulted on the following matters related to personnel management.
  • All matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services and for civil posts.
  • The principles to be followed in making appointments to civil services and posts and in making promotions and transfers from one service to another.
  • The suitability of candidates for appointments to civil services and posts for promotions and transfers from one service to another, and appointments by transfer or deputation. The concerned departments make recommendations for promotions and request the SPSC to ratify them.

• The Governor appoints the Chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission.
• State Public Service Commission are also removed by the President.
• The term of service is set to the fixed period which starts from the date of appointment.
• Articles 315 to 323 of the Constitution of India describe the public service commission of state and centre.
• Its chairman is authorized to make independent decisions under certain rules and regulations amended by the Government of particular state and its state governor.