According to the Indian Constitution, a member of the Union Public Service Commission holds office for a term of six years or till he attains the age of __________ years.

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  1. 60
  2. 68
  3. 65
  4. 62

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Option 3 : 65
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Important Points

  • According to the Indian Constitution, a member of the Union Public Service Commission holds office for a term of six years or till he attains the age of 65 years.
  • Union Public Service Commission is the Central Recruitment Agency of India.
    • The Union Public Service Commission is described in Part 14 of the Indian Constitution.
    • It deals with Articles 315 to 323.
    • It is a constitutional and autonomous body.
    • It works under the Ministry of Personnel.  
    • It was first formed in 1926 on the recommendation of the Lee Commission.  
    • The Public Commission was established on 26 October 1950 under constitutional provisions.

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