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Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Formed by an agreement among multiple states desiring a single recruitment agency for common services, with the President’s authorization. Its composition mirrors UPSC but caters to multiple states simultaneously. JSPSC eliminates duplication in recruitment, streamlining the selection process and reducing administrative costs. Members are appointed by the President after consultation with concerned Governors. This unique mechanism fosters inter-state collaboration and uniform standards in civil services. Although not widely adopted, it symbolizes cooperative federalism in managing state resources. Challenges include coordinating differing state service rules or local reservations, underscoring the complexity of joint recruitment frameworks.

Practice Questions

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

Who is the first citizen of India?

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions the procedure for amendment?

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?