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Karnataka Public Service Commission

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Karnataka Public Service Commission
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ‍‍ ಲೋಕ ಸೇವಾ ಆಯೋಗ
Karnāṭaka LōkaSēvā Āyōga
Constitutional body overview
Formed18 May 1951
(73 years ago) (1951-05-18)
JurisdictionKarnataka
HeadquartersUdyog Souda, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Minister responsible
Constitutional body executives
  • Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar, Chairman
  • Dr. Rakesh Kumar K, IAS, Secretary
  • Nalini Atul, Examination Controller
  • Raghunandan Ramanna, Member
  • Laxmi Narasaiah, Member
Websitekpsc.kar.nic.in

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is a government body in the state of Karnataka, India, responsible for recruiting candidates for various state government jobs through competitive examinations.[1][2]

History

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Karnataka state was initially serving without having any recruitment agency. But on 16 May 1921, the government laid the foundation of the Central Recruitment Board. It was headed by a commissioner secretary on 19 January 1940 when the country was under British rule. After 5 years of the independence, the Public Service Commission was constituted on 18 May 1951 under the provisions of the Constitution of India and Public Service Commission Regulations 1950. H.B. Gundappa Gowda, was appointed as the first Chairman and Sri George Matthan, and Sri H.M. Mallikarjunappa, as Members of the Commission in May 1951. Starting with Sri H.B. Gundappa Gowda, 13 Chairmen and 67 Members have been appointed to the Commission by Government.[3]

Duties and functions

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The commission perform its duties and functions in accordance with the Article-320 and Government of India act 1935.[4] In case, the commission lack recruitment transparency or perform its duties arbitrarily, it is responsible to follow the judicial proceedings in order to determine and enforce legal rights.[5][6]

  1. To conduct examinations including civil and departmental for appointments in the state.
  2. To advise the state government on all matters relating to the methods of recruitment.
  3. To make appointments to government bodies and promotions.
  4. To advise the state government in transferring the officers from one service to another.
  5. To grant pensions and awards in respect of injuries sustained by a person while serving under the Government in a civil capacity.
  6. To consult the Union Public Service Commission in framing the rules and recruitment procedures.[7][8]

Commission profile

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The KPS Commission is headed by a Chairman, Secretary and other members for their specific roles.[9]

Name Designation
Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar Chairman
Latha kumari, IAS Secretary
Nalini Atul, IAS Examination Controller
Dr. Chandrakant D. Shivakeri Member
Dr. H. Ravikumar Member
Dr. Ronald Anil Fernandes Member
Sri.Vijaya Kumar D Kuchanure Member
R. Girish Member
Prof.Rangaraj Member
Dr. M.B.Heggannavar Member
Dr. B.Prabhudev Member
Dr. Shanta Hosamani Member
Dr. H. S. Narendra Member
H. G. Pavithra Member
B.V.Geetha Member

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "State Public Service Commissions". UPSC. 2017-06-29. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  2. ^ "Karnataka Public Service Commission". News18. 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  3. ^ "About Us (English) KPSC official website". KPSC Official website. 24 December 2020.
  4. ^ "State Public Service Commission". Jagranjosh.com (in Latin). 2015-07-31. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  5. ^ "Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces probe into Public Service irregularities scam". NDTV.com. 2013-06-10. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  6. ^ Bharadwaj, K.V. Aditya (2020-01-21). "Irregularities alleged in selection list of gazetted probationers". The Hindu. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  7. ^ "Untitled - KPSC - Kar NIC" (PDF).
  8. ^ "Article-320. Functions of Public Service Commissions". UPSC. 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  9. ^ "Karnataka Public Service Commission". Karnataka Public Service Commission (in Kannada). Retrieved 2020-02-15.
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