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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The UPSC can have maximum tenure of how many years
A
53 years
B
62 years
C
57 years
D
65 years
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 60 years. 4. Members of Joint Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governors of respective States and hold office till the age of 65 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -A member of a Union Public Service Commission shall hold office for a term of six years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consists of a chairman and ten members. The terms and conditions of service of the chairman and members of the Commission are governed by the Union Public Service Commission (Members) Regulations, 1969.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. Chairman of the UPSC holds office for a term of 6 years or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. The UPSC chairman is appointed by the president of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -State Public Service Commission: The chairman and member occupy the office for 6 years or till they reach 62 years. They can resign by writing to Governor and also be removed by the president before their term expires. Grounds for removal are proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

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