THE
CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS-GENERAL
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Union Public Service Commission are a Constitutional Body constituted
under Article 315 of the Constitution of India.
The Commission are housed in the office complex in Dholpur House, at
Appointment and term of office of members: -
As laid down in Article 316 of the Constitution, the Chairman and
other Members of Union Public Service Commission are appointed by the
President. However, as nearly as one
half of the Members of the Commission are required to be those persons who have
held office for at least ten years either under the Central Government or a
State Government.
The term of Member of Union Public Service Commission is six years from
the date of assumption of office or till he attains the age of 65 years,
whichever is earlier. Member of the
Commission is eligible to continue in office for one term only.
Member of the Commission can resign his office by addressing resignation
letter to the President.
Removal & suspension of a member of U.P.S.C.: -
The procedure regarding removal and suspension of Chairman or any other Member of the Commission are laid down in Article 317 of the Constitution of India.