Question
Download Solution PDFThe tenure of the UPSC members is.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 6 years or age of 65 whichever is earlier.
Key Points
- UPSC stands for Union Public Service Commission.
- It was formed on 1st October 1926.
- The headquarters is in Dholpur House, New Delhi.
- The recommendation of the Lee Commission led to the formation of the Union Public Service Commission.
- Union Public Service Commission is responsible for conducting examinations for appointments to the services of the union.
- The Union Public Service Commission is the watchdog of the merit system in India.
- Article 315 to 323 of the Indian constitution deals with the Public Service Commission.
- The commission consists of 9 to 11 members panel including the chairman.
- The chairman and other members of UPSC are appointed by the President of India.
- The chairman and members of the UPSC hold the office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
Additional Information
- Sir Ross Barker was the first chairman of the union public service commission.
- Preeti Sudan is the Chairman of UPSC.
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