Which of the following best describes the role of the State Public Service Commission (SPSC) under the Indian Constitution?

It is a constitutional body responsible for conducting examinations for appointments to the services of the State.

It is a judicial body tasked with resolving disputes related to government employment.

It is a statutory body created by an Act of Parliament to oversee state-level recruitment.

It is an advisory body that has no role in the conduct of competitive examinations.

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9 August 2026

Jharkhand Competitive Exam Irregularities

The topic highlights systemic issues in recruitment processes, constitutional body functioning, and governance ethics, providing relevant context for questions on civil service integrity and administrative accountability.

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Ongoing protests in Ranchi by aspirants demanding cancellation of the 14th JPSC Preliminary Examination and JSSC-CGL exam due to alleged irregularities.
CID investigation focuses on the empanelment of TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL), a firm previously blacklisted by the JSSC in May 2025.
CID has issued summons to three serving JPSC members regarding their role in the examination process and oversight of TDPL.
19 individuals arrested to date, including TDPL employees (Director, Marketing Manager, Accountant, technical staff) and JPSC staff (Deputy Controller of Examinations, computer operator).
Allegations include tampering with OMR sheets, fraudulent candidate selection, and financial irregularities.
Investigation covers administrative functioning, data security, and the legal requirement for member signatures on preliminary examination results.

Part of a longer story

This is day 50 of 84 in NEET-UG and National Examination Integrity Controversy, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

The integrity of recruitment processes is fundamental to the efficacy of the civil services. Discuss the challenges in ensuring transparency and accountability in the outsourcing of examination conduct to private agencies. 150 words

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Examine the role of State Public Service Commissions in upholding the constitutional mandate of merit-based recruitment. How can administrative reforms and robust oversight mechanisms mitigate the risks of systemic irregularities in competitive examinations? 250 words

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Which of the following best describes the role of the State Public Service Commission (SPSC) under the Indian Constitution?

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