Composition:- Article 315 of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of the Union Public Service Commission. It is composed of a Chairman and 10 members. They are appointed by the President on the advice of the Union Cabinet. The members should have a minimum of 10 years experience as administrators in Government service. A member of UPSC holds office for a period of 6 years or till he attain the age of 65 years whichever is earlier.
Powers and functions of UPSC: Article 320 of the Constitution of India enumerate the functions of the UPSC.
(a) To conduct examinations for appointment to the centralservices and All India Services.
(b) To assist two or more states, on request for joint recruitment for any services.
(c) To advise the Government on matters relating to the methods of recruitment, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions and inter service matters.
(d) To submit annual report regarding its working to the President.
(e) To exercise such additional functions as provided by an act of Parliament.
(f) To serve all or any needs of the State Government on request by the Governor and with the approval of the President.
