Paper: GS – II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Institutions, Issue: State Public Service Commissions (PSCs).
Context:
State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) play a vital role in recruiting civil servants at the state level in India. However, with growing challenges like controversies, systemic lapses, political interference, and trust deficit, there is an urgent need to reform State PSCs.
Key Takeaways:
| State Public Service Commission: SPSC is a constitutional body established under Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV. In addition to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in the Centre, each state has its own State Public Service Commission (SPSC).A State Public Service Commission is made up of a chairman and other members chosen by the state governor. The Constitution does not specify the strength of the Commission but has left the matter to the discretion of the Governor. The Governor of State are empowered by the Constitution of India to determine the conditions of service of the Chairman and other members of the State Public Service Commission Tenure: A member of the SPSC shall hold office for a term of six years or till the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Reappointment: Any person who has once held the office as a member of a Public Service Commission is ineligible for reappointment to that office. |
Contributions of Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms (1918–19):
- Accepted Indian demand for merit-based civil service recruitment.
- Â Proposed an independent, permanent office free from political influence to regulate recruitment and service matters.
- Led directly to the establishment of the first Public Service Commission in 1926, to advise the Government of India on civil service matters.
- Later, the Government of India Act, 1935 made PSCs compulsory for provinces.
The Role of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions:
- Established in 1985, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions play a crucial role in shaping personnel management policies for the Union Government. Its key functions include:
- Formulating policies related to recruitment, training, career development, and welfare of government employees.
- Ensuring regular declaration of vacancies by government departments.
- Facilitating the smooth functioning of the UPSC by providing necessary resources and support.
- Addressing public grievances related to government services.
Periodical Syllabus Review & State Public Service Commissions Reforms:
State PSCs are indispensable for building the administrative capacity of India’s States. Strengthening their autonomy, professionalism, and transparency is crucial to restoring aspirants’ trust.
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