Lecture Notes on Public Service and Election Commissions

Flashcards on State and Union Public Service Commissions, Election Commission of India, and related functions.

State Public Service Commission

A constitutional body responsible for conducting examinations, making recommendations, and advising state governance on matters related to recruitment, appointment, transfer, and promotion of civil servants within the State.

Role of State Public Service Commission

Conducting examinations for recruitment.

Role of State Public Service Commission

Advising the State government on recruitment and appointment.

Role of State Public Service Commission

Advising on promotions, transfers, and disciplinary matters.

Role of State Public Service Commission

Overseeing the selection process for various government positions.

Role of State Public Service Commission

Promoting fairness and transparency in government hiring.

Role of State Public Service Commission

Managing the recruitment of special categories.

Appointment of members to the Union Public Service Commission

Citizens of India, have held an office of profit under the Govt of India or the Govt of a state for at least 10 years, or have been an advocate of high court for at least 10 years or have an educational qualification and experience that the president considers suitable.

Function of Union Public Service Commission

Conducting regular examinations for appointments to the Union services.

Function of Union Public Service Commission

Helping states in developing and implementing joint recruitment schemes for services requiring particular qualifications.

Function of Union Public Service Commission

Submitting an annual report to the president of India regarding the functioning of the commission.

Functions of Public Service Commission

Reviewing and making recommendations on service conditions.

Functions of Public Service Commission

Ensuring ethical standards in public administration.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

A constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India, responsible for conducting examinations and recruiting candidates for various civil service and administrative positions.

Model Code of Conduct (MCC)

Guidelines that govern the behavior of political parties, candidates, and their supporters during an election campaign.

Regulation of Political Parties (Election Commission)

Power to register political parties and ensure they comply with laws and rules governing their function, oversee party finance, ensure transparency in funding, and verify documents.

Election Disputes & Appeals (Election Commission)

Power to resolve disputes related to elections, address complaints regarding electoral malpractices, violations of election laws.

Power to Issue Direction & Guiding (Election Commission)

The power to issue directions and guidelines to the government, political parties, candidates, and other stakeholders.

Decision on Voter Eligibility (Election Commission)

The power to decide voter eligibility based on age, nationality, and residence requirements.

Supervision & Conduct of Elections (Election Commission)

Overseeing and administering elections at the national, state, and local levels.

Delimitation of Constituencies (Election Commission)

Dividing the country into constituencies for both Lok Sabha and Vidhana Sabha based on population and demographic factors.

Voter Registration & Electoral Roles (Election Commission)

Preparing and maintaining the electoral rolls, ensuring all eligible citizens are registered as voters.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)

Overseeing the entire functioning of the Election Commission to ensure impartial and efficient elections.

Role & Functioning of Election Commission

Independent body free from governmental influence, guided solely by Constitutional provisions and electoral laws.

Supervision & Conduct of Elections (Election Commission)

Overseeing the conduct of elections for the President of India, Parliament, State Legislatures, and local bodies.

Model Code of Conduct, Enforcement (Election Commission)

Issuing guidelines to political parties and candidates.