Jharkhand Public Service Commission
State government agency
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The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)[1] is a government agency of the state of Jharkhand constituted to recruit candidates for various government jobs under the Government of Jharkhand through competitive examinations.[2]
| JPSC | |
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| Constitutional body overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1 November 2000 |
| Jurisdiction | Jharkhand |
| Status | Active |
| Headquarters | Circular Rd, Deputy Para, Ahirtoli, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Constitutional body executive |
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| Parent department | Government of Jharkhand |
| Website | jpsc |
History
The history of JPSC started with the merging of 18 districts of Bihar to form Jharkhand state, accompanied by its state commission under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. It came into existence in 15 November 2000.[2][3][4]
The core purpose of JPSC has been to handle recruitment for government positions within the state. This involves conducting written exams and interviews to select qualified candidates for the government jobs and other positions under the JPSC's jurisdiction.[5]
Functions and responsibilities
The commission is permitted to function in accordance with the constitution of India and Union Public Service Commission which provides it the state public service commission amendments.[6]
- Making recruitments to state organizations and departmental posts.[7]
- Conducting competitive examinations in the state.[8]
- Conducting interviews, screening tests, and written test.
- Advising to state government on the suitability of officers for their appointment on promotion.
- Transferring the personnel from one service to another.
- Heading disciplinary cases under its jurisdiction.[9]
Commission profile
The Commission is supervised under the state governor and headed by commission's Chairman and members for their specific roles.[10]
| Designation | Current office holder |
|---|---|
| Chairman[11] | L. Khiangte |
| Secretary | Himanshu Mohan |
| Deputy Secretary | Niraj Kumari |
| Deputy Secretary | Manisha Joseph Tigga |
| Controller of Examination | Moinuddin Khan |
| Deputy Controller of Examination | Gyan Prakash Minz |
| Member | Smt. Ajita Bhattacharya |
| Member | Dr. Anima Hansda |
| Member | Dr. Jamal Ahmad |