Sikkim Public Service Commission

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Sikkim Public Service Commission
सिक्किम लोक सेवा आयोग
SPSC
Commission overview
Formed1975; 49 years ago (1975)
JurisdictionGovernment of Sikkim
HeadquartersOld Tourism Complex, M. G. Marg, Gangtok, Sikkim
Commission executive
  • C.P Tongden, (Chairman)

    Deepa Rani Thapa (Secretary)
    T. T Sherpa

    (Member)
Parent departmentUnion Public Service Commission
Websitespscskm.gov.in

Sikkim Public Service Commission,[1] commonly known as SPSC is a state autonomous body commissioned and established by the Government of Sikkim.[2] At the helm of Article 320 of the Constitution of India, it conducts Civil Services examinations and Competitive Examinations for various civil services and departmental posts under the jurisdiction of Sikkim state.[3][4]

History[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

  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.
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