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The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)[1] is a government agency of the state of Haryana, India, established by the Constitution of India, responsible for the recruitment of candidates for various government jobs under the Government of Haryana through competitive examinations.[2]

Formed1 November 1966; 59 years ago (1966-11-01)
Headquarters
  • Bays 1-10, Block – B, Sector 4, Panchkula, Haryana
  • Alok Verma IFS, (Chairman)
    Smt.Jyoti Bainda(Member)
    Dr.Pawan Kumar (Member)
    Sh.Anand Kumar Sharma (Member) Sh.Rajinder Kumar (Member)
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Haryana Public Service Commission
हरियाणा लोक सेवा आयोग
HPSC
Constitutional body overview
Formed1 November 1966; 59 years ago (1966-11-01)
JurisdictionGovernment of Haryana
Headquarters
  • Bays 1-10, Block – B, Sector 4, Panchkula, Haryana
  • Alok Verma IFS, (Chairman)
    Smt.Jyoti Bainda(Member)
    Dr.Pawan Kumar (Member)
    Sh.Anand Kumar Sharma (Member) Sh.Rajinder Kumar (Member)
Websitehpsc.gov.in
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History

The foundation of HPSC was laid on 1 November 1966 when Haryana state was formed after the independence movement of India. It was originally established under the provisions of Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. Government of India Act 1935 authorized the state government to form a state public service commission.[3]

Functions

HPSC performs its functions as authorized by Act-1966 and 1935 provisions constitution of India. Its chairman is authorized to make independent decisions under the certain rules and regulations amended by the Government of Haryana and its state governor.[4][5]

  • Conducting written examinations and recruitment process of the eligible candidates.[6]
  • Conducting interviews and screening tests of eligible candidates.[7]
  • Conducting competitive and departmental examinations.[8][9]
  • To maintain and decide service rules.
  • Advice to the Haryana Government.

Commission profile

HPSC consists of 5 members and 1 chairman that are appointed or removed by the state governor. Their term of service is set to fixed period which starts from the date of appointment.[3]

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NameDesignation
Alok Verma IFSChairman
Surender SinghMember
Pawan KumarMember
Anand Kumar SharmaMember
Rajender kumar Member
Jyoti Bainda Member
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