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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

Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Nation" in India?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

संसद के अधिवेशन की अवधि किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

मौलिक अधिकारों के उल्लंघन पर तत्काल न्यायिक राहत किस अनुच्छेद में दी जाती है?

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

संघीय ढांचे का विवरण किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?