Nagaland Public Service Commission

Nagaland Public Service Commission
NPSC
Constitutional body overview
Formed1965; 60 years ago (1965)
JurisdictionGovernment of Nagaland
HeadquartersThizama, Nagaland
Constitutional body executive
  • W. Honje Konyak, (Chairman)[1]

    John Tsulise Sangtam (Secretary)
    Asangla Imti (Deputy Secretary)
    Kelhouseto Nakhro (Deputy Secretary)

    Thepfurienyü George Kire (Examination controller)
Parent departmentPersonnel and Administrative Reforms Department, Nagaland
Websitenpsc.nagaland.gov.in

The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC)[2] is a constitutional body established in 1965 by the Government of Nagaland. It is responsible for recruiting candidates for various state government jobs through competitive examinations.[3][4]

History

Formation of NPSC came into consideration in 1965 when Nagaland state was born under the constitution of India. The commission was initially headed by its chairman along with its two members. In 1985, the commission was granted the permission to work under two more members.[5]

Functions and responsibilities

The commission is performing various roles as amended in Article 320 of the Constitution of India.[6]

  • To conduct competitive and civil examinations for appointments to the services under its jurisdiction.
  • To conducting screening test of the selected candidates.
  • To sought assistance from the Union Public Service Commission in framing, or operating schemes if needed or requested by the state commission.
  • To make appointments to state civil services.
  • To check the suitability of the candidates when promoting and transferring them from one service to another.[7][8]

Administrative Setup

NPSC was primarily headed by three members including one chairman. Since the past amendments were revised, now it consists four members and a chairman.[5][9]

Name Designation
W. Honje Konyak Chairman
John Tsulise Sangtam Secretary
Asangla Imti Deputy Secretary
Kelhouseto Nakhro Deputy Secretary
Thepfurienyü George Kire Examination controller

See also

References

  1. ^ "Er TS Angami appointed NPSC chairman". Nagaland Page. 2018-07-05. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  2. ^ "State Public Service Commissions". UPSC. 2017-06-29. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  3. ^ "Nagaland Public Service Commission". Nagaland Public Service Commission. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  4. ^ "Nagaland Public Service Commission". Nagaland Public Service Commission. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  5. ^ a b "Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC)". News18. 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  6. ^ "Article 320(1) in The Constitution Of India 1949". Indian Kanoon. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  7. ^ "Article 320 in The Constitution Of India 1949". Indian Kanoon. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  8. ^ "-PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION". Home Page - Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Government of Himachal. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  9. ^ "Nagaland Public Service Commission". Nagaland Public Service Commission (in Breton). Retrieved 2020-02-14.