Public Service Commissions (Part XIV, Articles 315–323)

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Age limit Thresholds: The constitutional retirement cap is 65 years for UPSC members, whereas it is 62 years for SPSC and Joint SPSC (JSPSC) members (raised from 60 to 62 by the 41st CAA, 1976).
Constitutional Status: Established under Part XIV Chapter II (Articles 315 to 323).
- 100 Years Centenary: October 1, 2025 marked 100 years of the establishment of the Public Service Commission in India (originally set up under the Lee Commission recommendation on Oct 1, 1926, chaired by Sir Ross Barker).
The Core Appointment & Removal Paradox:
- SPSC Appointments: Members are appointed by the State Governor (Article 316).
- SPSC Removals: Only the President of India holds the power to remove SPSC members (Article 317). A Governor can suspend an SPSC member, but cannot remove them.
Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC):
- Statutory body, not a constitutional body.
- Established by an Act of Parliament on the request of the concerned State Legislative Assemblies. Members are appointed by the President.

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