Public Service Commissions

Why it matters

• They act as the central watchdog of the merit system, insulating the recruitment process from political patronage and executive interference.
• They provide an impartial mechanism for conducting examinations and interviews, ensuring equal opportunity for candidates across the country.
• They serve as an advisory body to the government on matters concerning the promotion, transfer, and disciplinary action against civil servants, thereby upholding administrative integrity.

How it is asked

Candidates should focus on the constitutional provisions regarding their composition, the appointment and removal process of members, their functional independence, and the limitations of their advisory role in the context of administrative accountability.