The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is appointed by the President of India under Article 316(1) of the Indian Constitution. This appointment is an executive decision made by the President on the recommendation of the Central Government and is not through election or public process
. Key points include:
- The Chairman holds office for a term of six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
- The Chairman must have held office for at least ten years under the Government of India or a State Government, typically as a senior civil officer or member of the UPSC
- The President also has the power to remove the Chairman on grounds such as misbehavior, insolvency, or unfitness, following a Supreme Court inquiry
Thus, the appointment and removal of the UPSC Chairman are constitutional powers vested solely in the President of India.
