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