no structure or composition of PSC are provided by constitution
no fixed number of members
decided by President in case of UPSC & JSPSC
in case of SPSC, members & chairperson appt by Governor
Qualification
atleast 1/2 members should have held office for at least 10 years either uder GoI or under the Govt of a State
Term
UPSC: 6yr or age of 65 (whichever earlier)
SPSC: 6yr or age of 62 (whichever earlier)
Further appointment
SPSC Chairman: eligible to be appointed as chairman or member of UPSC upon conclusion of tenure. But eligibility for any other employment under GoI or State is not conferred.
UPSC Chairman: ineligible for further employment in GoI or State upon conclusion of term
UPSC member: eligible for appt as chairman of UPSC or SPSC but no other employment in GoI or State
Removal of UPSC Member or Chairman
Prez has authority to remove chairman or any member of UPSC under certain circumstances (SC approval NOT req.)
Adjudged insolvent (bankrupt)
engages in paid employment outside the duties of office during term
deemed unfit to continue in office due to infirmity of mind or body (as per Prez opinion)
Removal in case of misbehaviour also possible
but matter must be referred to an SC inquiry
member suspended while inquiry
if UPSC, JSPSC: suspension order by President
if SPSC: suspension order by Governor
Article 317(4): “if person is interested in any agreement or contract w/ the govt” → basis of misbehaviour
other interpretations of “misbehaviour” at discretion of Prez and approved by SC