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Pakshal SecretryAIR 8· 2023

Question 18GS2GS2

Provide an account of the role of UPSC. Also, enumerate the Constitutional provisions to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartial functioning of the UPSC. (Answer in 200 words)

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Main Body

Union Public Service Commission, is India's premier central recruitment agency for recruitment of all officials under All India Services, Group A and Group B services etc. Role of UPSCConducting examination • UPSC Conducts various exams for appointment to the services of Union andFraming of recruitment rules for various servicesAssistance to BPSC in schemes of joint recruitment
Advisory Role • On disciplinary matters affecting an officer • On matter referred to them by President of India. • On promotion and transfer from one service to other Constitution provisions for independence and impartiality A Article 316Provides for fixed term of office B Article 317Provides for removal and suspension of members of UPSC. C Article 318Gives power to make regulation for Conditions of service of members and staff
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Pakshal Secretry

AIR 82023Secretry

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Constitutional Posts and Bodies - Appointment, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities

UPSC

Role and Functions of UPSC

Writing Stats

138

Total words

1

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analytical

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