Sikkim Public Service Commission

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Sikkim Public Service Commission
SPSC
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Constitutional body overview
Formed1975;50 years ago (1975)
Jurisdiction Government 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)
Website spscskm.gov.in

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

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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, becoming functioning only in 1982 when the state governor appointed the commission chairman. [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]

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]

NameDesignation
C.P TongdenChairman [11]
T. T SherpaMember [11]
Deepa Rani ThapaSecretary [12]

See also

References

  1. "State Public Service Commissions". UPSC. 2017-06-29. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  2. 1 2 "State Portal-Sikkim". Sikkim Public Service Commission. 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  3. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 3 "State Portal-Sikkim". Sikkim Public Service Commission. 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  9. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "Chairmen_Member". Sikkim Public Sercive Commission. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  12. "SPSC Secratries". Sikkim Public Sercive Commission. Retrieved 2020-02-14.