Multiple choice

Consider the following:

  1. UPSC is not concerned with the pay and service conditions of civil servants.
  2. UPSC is a central personnel agency.
  3. The members other than the chairman of UPSC are eligible for appointment as chairman of state public commission. Which of the above is / are incorrect?

  1. 1 and 3

  2. Only 2

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. Salaries, service conditions, etc. of civil servants is handled by the Department of Personnel and Training.

Statement 2 is wrong. UPSC is a central recruiting agency. Statement 3 is correct. A member of UPSC on ceasing to hold office is eligible for appointment as the chairman of UPSC or SPSC but not for any other employment under GoI or state. The chairman of UPSC is not eligible for further appointment under GoI or state.

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