What is composition of SPSC?

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding composition of SPSC?

1) Though Governor appoints members of the SPSC, the members need to address their resignation to the President only.
2) Members of the Commission hold office for a term of 5 years or until they attain the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.
- Published on 14 Mar 17

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
 
  • The State Public Service Commission (SPSC) is independent Constitutional Body.

  • It is the central recruiting agency for the concerned state.

  • Articles 315 to 323 in Part 14 of the Constitution contain detailed provisions regarding the composition, appointment etc., of the SPSC.

    • Composition of SPSC -

  • The SPSC consists of a Chairman and other members.

  • They are appointed by the Governor of the State.

  • The Constitution has not specified the strength of the commission.

  • No qualifications are prescribed for the commission’s membership.

  • Only mentioned restriction is that one-half of the Members of the Commission should be people who have held office for at least ten years either under the Government of India or under the Government of a state.

  • Governor is empowered by the Constitution to determine the service conditions of the Chairman and other Members of the Commission.

  • The Chairman and Members of the Commission hold office for a term of 6 years or until they attain the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

  • But, they can resign at any time by addressing their resignation to the Governor.

    • In the following scenarios the governor can appoint one of the members of the SPSC as an acting Chairman -

    (a) when the office of the chairman is vacant; or

    (b) when the chairman is unable to perform his functions due to absence or some other reason.

  • The acting chairman functions till a new chairman comes or till the chairman is able to resume his duties.

    • Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) -

  • JSPSC can be created by an act of Parliament on the request of the concerned State Legislatures.

  • A JSPSC is a statutory and non-constitutional body.

  • In 1966, when Haryana was created out of Punjab, for a brief period both states had a Joint Public Service.

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