Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC):

• • Established: 22 December, 1949, after the integration of princely states (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner had Public Service Commissions).
  • Origin: Based on recommendations by the Lee Commission (1923), but provincial commissions were left to states’ discretion.

• Appointment of Members:

• • Chairman and Members: Appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan.

• Term of Office:

• • Tenure: 6 years or up to 62 years of age, whichever is earlier.
  • Reappointment: Not eligible for reappointment once held the office.

• Resignation & Removal:

• • Resignation: Submitted to the Governor.
  • Removal: Can only be removed by the President of India.

• Administration:

• Secretary: An IAS officer, responsible for administrative and financial work.

• • Supporting Staff: Deputy Secretary, Controller of Examinations.

• Structure:

• • Initial Structure: 1 Chairman and 2 members.
  • Current Structure: 1 Chairperson and 7 members.

• Historical Chairmen:

• • First Chairman: Sir S. K. Ghosh (Chief Justice of Rajasthan).
  • Longest Serving Chairman: Shri Devi Shankar Tiwari.
  • Shortest Serving Chairman: Dr. B. L. Rawat, IAS.
  • Current Chairman: Sanjay Kumar Shrotriya.

• Constitutional Articles:

• • Articles 16, 234, 315-323: Related to functions and powers of Public Service Commissions.

• Governing Rules:

• RPSC Rules & Regulations, 1963.
• RPSC (Regulations and Validation of Procedure Ordinance 1975 & Act 1976).