The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is appointed by the President of India. This is mandated under Article 316 of the Indian Constitution, which provides that the President appoints the Chairman and other members of the UPSC
. Key details include:
- The Chairman holds office for a term of six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
- The Chairman can only be removed by the President following a procedure laid down in the Constitution, ensuring security of tenure and independence of the office
- The UPSC Chairman is typically a senior civil officer with at least ten years of experience in central or state government services or can be a senior military officer or academician who has served as a member of the Commission
- The Chairman reports directly to the President of India and heads the UPSC, which is the central recruiting agency for Group A officers in the Indian government
In summary, the President of India is the appointing authority for the UPSC Chairman, ensuring the constitutional autonomy and independence of the commission.
