Composition:- The Constitution of India provides for the establishment of a Public Service Commission for each state. The Karnataka Public Service Commission was set up consisting of a Chairman and 9 other members. The members should have administrative experience with a minimum of 10 years service of the state. The Chairman and members of the KPSC are appointed by the Governor on the recommendations of the State Cabinet. They are appointed for a period of 6 years or till they attain the age of 62 years whichever is earlier.
Powers and functions of KPSC:
The functions of the Karnataka Service Commission are as follows:
(a) To conduct competitive examinations for the recruitment of candidates to state services.
(b) To conduct departmental examinations.
(c) To prepare rules of recruitment, promotion and transfer of civil servants from one service to another.
(d) To advise the State Government on all matters relating to the matters of civil sendee in the state.
(e) To submit annual report regarding its working to the State Governor.
