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State Public Service Commission (SPSC)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A constitutional body in each state (Articles 315–323), analogous to UPSC at the central level. It conducts recruitment for state services such as administrative, police, and forest officers, and advises on promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. The Governor appoints SPSC chairpersons and members. They enjoy security of tenure, removable only by the President. SPSCs follow a transparent selection methodology, ensuring professional competence in state bureaucracies. They coordinate with UPSC for joint recruitment or case references. Challenges include occasional resource constraints and external influences. Nonetheless, SPSCs remain a cornerstone for building robust state-level governance through merit-based appointments.

Practice Questions

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

Who is the first citizen of India?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

संघीय ढांचे में केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्ति का विभाजन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

न्यायपालिका की नियुक्ति में पुनरीक्षण किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

संसद सदस्यों की योग्यता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?