Sikkim Public Service Commission

Sikkim Public Service Commission
SPSC
Constitutional body overview
Formed1975; 50 years ago (1975)
JurisdictionGovernment of Sikkim
HeadquartersOld Tourism Complex, M. G. Marg, Gangtok, Sikkim
Constitutional body executive
  • C.P Tongden, (Chairman)

    Deepa Rani Thapa (Secretary)
    T. T Sherpa

    (Member)
Websitespscskm.gov.in

The Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC)[1] is an autonomous body established by the Government of Sikkim.[2] At the helm of Article 320 of the Constitution of India, it conducts recruitments for various state government jobs through competitive examinations.[3][4]

History

SPSC came into consideration back in May 1975. When Sikkim state was integrated with the Constitutional Provision under Article 315, the commission was constituted in 1978. During the initial periods, it did not work for four years. When the commission chairman was appointed by the state governor, it started functioning from 1982.[5][3][6][2]

Functions and responsibilities

The commission is amended to function as per the constitution of India and Union Public Service Commission which provides it the state public service commission amendments.[6]

  • Recruitment to civil services and posts on every year.[7]
  • Conducting competitive examinations of registered candidates.[8]
  • Conducting interviews of selected candidates.[8]
  • Advising the state government on the suitability of officers for appointment on promotion.[9]
  • Transferring the officers from one service to another.[9]
  • Heading disciplinary cases under its jurisdiction.[8]

Commission profile

The commission is headed by a Chairman and members for specific roles. Their term of service and suspension are governed by the Sikkim Public Service Commission (Members) Regulations, Act, 1983.[10]

Name Designation
C.P Tongden Chairman[11]
T. T Sherpa Member[11]
Deepa Rani Thapa Secretary[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "State Public Service Commissions". UPSC. 2017-06-29. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  2. ^ a b "State Portal-Sikkim". Sikkim Public Service Commission. 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  3. ^ a b "Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC)". News18. 2012-07-17. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  4. ^ Only., Interview. "Constitutional Provisions". Sikkim Public Sercive Commission. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  5. ^ "Brief History SPSC". Sikkim Public Sercive Commission. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  6. ^ a b "Article 320(1) in The Constitution Of India 1949". Indian Kanoon. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  7. ^ "SPSC Duties And Roll of Commission". Sikkim Public Sercive Commission. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  8. ^ a b c "State Portal-Sikkim". Sikkim Public Service Commission. 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  9. ^ a b "Article 320 in The Constitution Of India 1949". Indian Kanoon. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  10. ^ "Organization_Structure". Sikkim Public Sercive Commission. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  11. ^ a b "Chairmen_Member". Sikkim Public Sercive Commission. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  12. ^ "SPSC Secratries". Sikkim Public Sercive Commission. Retrieved 2020-02-14.