Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

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Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
हिमाचल प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग
HPPSC
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Commission overview
Formed8 April 1971;52 years ago (1971-04-08)
Jurisdiction Government of Himachal Pradesh
HeadquartersCircular Rd, Nigam Vihar, Chotta Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Commission executive
  • Capt. Rameshwar Singh Thakur, IPS (Retd.), (Chairman) [1]
    Devinder Kumar Rattan, IAS (Secretary)
Parent department Union Public Service Commission
Website hppsc.hp.gov.in

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, [2] known commonly as HPPSC, is a government agency and topmost constitutional body of Government of Himachal Pradesh constituted on 8 April 1971. It is responsible for conducting Civil Services examinations and Competitive Examinations [3] to select the eligible candidates for various civil services and departmental posts. [4] [5]

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History

The foundation of HPPSC came into existence on 1 November 1966 when the state governor requested President of India to establish a civil service body for the Himachal Pradesh state. It was originally established under the provisions of Act, 318 of Constitution of India which authorized the state government to form state public service commission. [5]

Functions and responsibilities

As amended in Article 320 of the Constitution of India, the State Public Service Commission is granted to perform the following functions: [6]

Commission profile

HPPSC consists of various members and a chairman that are appointed or removed by the state governor. Their term of service is set to fixed period which starts from the date of appointment. [5]

NameDesignation
Capt. Rameshwar Singh Thakur, IPS(Retd.)Chairman
Dr. Anju Sharma (Fellow,IIAS)Member
Rakesh Sharma, IAS(Retd.)Member
Col.Rajesh Kumar Sharma(Retd.)Member
Dr.Nain SinghMember
Devraj Sharma, Indian Coast Guard(Retd.)Member

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