WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who appoints the Chairman and Members of the State Public Service Commission?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The Governor of a State
  2. The Chief Justic of the High Court of the State
  3. The President of India
  4. The Chief Minister of the State

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Governor of a State

Explanation: The correct answer is A. The Governor of a State. According to Article 316 of the Indian Constitution, the Governor of the state appoints the Chairman and other members of the State Public Service Commission (SPSC). However, the members of the SPSC can only be removed by the President of India, not by the Governor. This setup maintains both autonomy and checks and balances in the functioning of the State Commission.