Question

The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission holds office for a period of
1. six years 
2. during the pleasure of the President
3. For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
4. For five years, or till the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

The correct answer For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier

• As per Article 312 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament is entitled to create one or more All India services (including an All India Judicial Service) common to the Union and the States.
• The recruitment to all these services is made by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

• The provisions regarding the composition of UPSC, appointment, and removal of its members, and the powers and functions of UPSC are provided in Part XIV of the Indian Constitution under Article 315 to Article 323.
• Constitutional Provisions
  • Article 315: Constitution of Public Service Commissions (PSC) for the Union and for the States of India.
  • Article 316: Appointment and term of office of members of UPSC as well as SPSC.
  • Article 317: Removal and suspension of a member of both the UPSC or SPSC.
  • Article 318: Power to make regulations for the conditions of service of members and staff of the Commission.
  • Article 319: Prohibition of holding the office by members of Commission upon ceasing to be such members.
  • Article 320: States the functions of Public Service Commissions.
  • Article 322: Expenses of Public Service Commissions.
  • Article 323: Reports of Public Service Commissions.
• Union Public Service Commission
  • Appointment of Members: The Chairman and other members of the UPSC are appointed by the President of India.
  • Term of Office: Any member of the UPSC shall hold office for a term of six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. Hence 3 is correct
  • Resignation: A member of the Union Public Service Commission may resign from his/her office by submitting the written resignation to the President of India.
  • The President can suspend the Chairman or any other member from his/her office in respect of whom a reference has been made to the Supreme Court.
  • Make provisions with respect to the number of members of the staff of the Commission and their conditions of service.