Article 320
UPSC provides these functions for central services / all india services. SPSC provides these functions for state services.
- examine appt to services of union & state
- 2 or more states may request UPSC for framing & operating schemes of joint recruitment for any services for which candidates with special qualifications are needed
- consulted in making promotions & transfers from one service to the other and general transfers as well
- consulted on disciplinary action to be taken against members of services
- for a claim by civil servant in case of the cost incurred for legal proceedings in respect of acts done in an official capacity
- concerning award or pension in case of injury sustained by civil servant while on duty
- PSC need not be consulted by govt wrt reservation provisions to be made under Article 16(4)
- Annual Reports: commission shall present their annual reports concerning their work to the President or Governor
- the prez or governor in turn shall place a copy of ATR along with report of the commission in front of the concerned legislature