Sample Materials for CSAT Paper -1 (G.S.) Pre 2013: "Indian Polity - Public Service Commission"

1. The Chairman and other members of a Public Service commission are appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
2. As nearly a one-half of the members of every Public Service Commission Should be Persons who have held office for at least ten year either under the Government of India or under the Government of State.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

• Only 1
• Only 2
• Both 1 & 2
• Neither 1 & 2

1. Chairmen or any other member of a Public Service Commission Shall only be removed from his office by order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour after the Supreme Court on reference being made to it by the President had held an inquiry and recommended removal.

2. A member of a Union Public Service Commission shall hold office for a term of Six years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of sixty-five years.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

• Only 1
• Only 2
• Both 1 & 2
• Neither 1 & 2