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Services under the Union and States

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Articles 308–323 govern recruitment and conditions of service for central and state services. While UPSC/SPSCs oversee appointments, each government frames rules for promotion, probation, and transfer. Protections ensure no employee is dismissed or demoted without due inquiry. The doctrine of pleasure (Article 310) means civil servants hold office at the President’s/Governor’s pleasure, tempered by Article 311’s safeguards against arbitrary dismissal. These provisions aim at a stable, merit-based bureaucracy that upholds neutrality. Yet, frequent transfers or political meddling erode morale. Balancing accountability with job security remains pivotal for an efficient, impartial civil service under India’s parliamentary-federal structure.

Practice Questions

राष्ट्रपति को हटाने की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

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

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

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

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

संसद सत्रों का आयोजन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?