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Union Public Service Commission: Articles 315 to 323 of the Constitution

Article 315 provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States.
Article 316 covers the appointment and term of office of members; Article 317 covers removal and suspension of a member.
Article 318 gives power to make regulations on conditions of service; Article 319 prohibits members from holding certain offices after they cease to be members.
Article 320 lists the functions of Public Service Commissions; Article 321 gives power to extend those functions.
Article 322 deals with expenses and Article 323 with reports of the Commissions.

Commissions for Union and States: Article 315 Removal and suspension of a member: Article 317 Functions: Article 320 Power to extend functions: Article 321
Why it matters for exams: The Article numbers 315 to 323 are asked directly in polity questions on constitutional bodies.
Kerala PSCUPSCSSC
29 September 2026 Source: Union Public Service Commission

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