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The structure of UPSC
The Chairman and other members of the UPSC are appointed by the President
and they hold office for a term of six years from the date of appointment or until
they attain the age of 65 years. They are independent of the Executive and
Legislature in the same manner as the judges of the supreme Court. Age of
retirement for a member of UPSC of a State or Joint Commission is 62 years.
Removal of Members
UPSC members can resign by addressing their letter of resignation to the
President. President can remove them by issuing orders. Supreme Court makes
such recommendation on the basis of an inquiry.
Functions To conduct exams for appointment to service under the Union. Maintains
continuity of adminstration . Advise the President not obligatory on him in
promotions and transfers from one service to another of civil servants .
All disciplinary matters affecting persons in the Service of Union.
Matters regarding award of pension and awards in respect to injuries sustained
during service under the government.