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2. Union Public Service Commission

UPSC is the central recruiting agency in India. It is an independent constitutional body whose powers and functions have been elaborately defined in Articles 315 to 323 of the Constitution. It is concerned with recruitment to the All India Services and Central Services- Group A and Group B and advises the government, when consulted, on promotion and disciplinary matters.

 

2.1. Composition and Appointment2.2. Independence of UPSC2.3. Functions and Responsibilities2.4. Limitation and Weakness2.5. Performance of UPSC