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Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)

The RPSC conducts the examinations for the State's services. Articles 315 to 323, which apply to every State Public Service Commission, set out its rules.

⏱ 2 min read✓ Facts checked 23 October 2026

Contents

At a glance

  1. Two authorities: the Governor appoints the Chairman and members (Article 316(1)); only the President removes them (Article 317).
  2. Ten years of service under the Government of India or a State: required of as nearly as may be one-half of the members, not of all (Article 316(1) proviso).
  3. Disciplinary matters: consulting the Commission is mandatory on all disciplinary matters affecting a civil servant of the State (Article 320(3)(c)).

Facts

LawArticles 315-323, Part XIV, Chapter II (Public Service Commissions)
SeatAjmer
TermSix years from entering office or until age 62, whichever is earlier (Article 316(2)); not eligible for reappointment (316(3))
ResignationIn writing to the Governor (316(2)(a))
Number and service conditionsFixed by the Governor by regulations; a member's conditions cannot be varied to his disadvantage after appointment (Article 318)
ExpensesCharged on the Consolidated Fund of the State (Article 322), so not put to the Assembly's vote (Article 203(1))
ReportEvery year to the Governor, who lays it before the Legislature with a memorandum on advice not accepted (Article 323(2))

Removal and suspension (Article 317)

  • Misbehaviour: removal after the Supreme Court, on a reference by the President, has inquired and reported that the member ought to be removed.
  • The Governor may suspend a member against whom such a reference has been made, until the President passes orders.
  • Without an inquiry the President may remove a member who is adjudged insolvent, takes paid employment outside the office, or is unfit by infirmity of mind or body.
  • Interest in a government contract or a share in its profit counts as misbehaviour.

Functions

  • Article 320(1): conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the State.
  • Article 320(3): besides disciplinary matters, it is consulted on methods of recruitment to civil services and posts; the principles of appointment, promotion and transfer; claims for legal costs of defending acts done in duty; and claims for injury pensions.
  • The Governor may make regulations listing matters on which consultation is not needed; they are laid before the Legislature for at least fourteen days (320(3) proviso, 320(5)).
  • Article 321: an Act of the State Legislature may give the Commission additional functions, including for local authorities.

Remember: often mixed up

  • Articles315 setting up · 316 appointment and term · 317 removal · 318 regulations · 319 later jobs · 320 functions · 321 extra functions · 322 expenses · 323 reports.
  • Later jobs (Article 319)the Chairman may become Chairman or a member of the UPSC or Chairman of another State Commission, but takes no other government employment.

Test yourself: asked in exams

RAS Prelims 2023 · Q32

Consider the following statements regarding Rajasthan Public Service Commission : (i) The chairman and members of the commission are appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan. (ii) The chairman or any other member of the commission shall only be removed from his office, by order of the President.

  1. (1)Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct.
  2. (2)Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
  3. (3)Only (ii) is correct.
  4. (4)Only (i) is correct.
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✓ (2) Both (i) and (ii) are correct.

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RAS Prelims 2024 · Q32

Which Article of the Constitution prescribes mandatory consultation with RPSC on disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under Government of Rajasthan ?

  1. (1)Article 320(3)
  2. (2)Article 318(1)
  3. (3)Article 322(2)
  4. (4)Article 325(4)
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✓ (1) Article 320(3)

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CET Senior Secondary Level 2024 · Q48

Chairman of Rajasthan Public Service Commission is appointed by which one of the following?

  1. (1)Chief Minister
  2. (2)Governor
  3. (3)Chief Justice of High Court
  4. (4)Chairman UPSC
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✓ (2) Governor

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Protection Officer 2024 · Q48

Consider the following statements regarding Rajasthan Public Service Commission - (I) All the members of Rajasthan Public Service Commission are persons who at the dates of their respective appointments have held office for at least ten years under the Government of India or under the Government of a State. (II) The expenses of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission are charged on the consolidated fund of the Rajasthan State. Choose the correct option -

  1. (1)Neither (I) nor (II) is correct.
  2. (2)Both (I) and (II) are correct.
  3. (3)Only (II) is correct.
  4. (4)Only (I) is correct.
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✓ (3) Only (II) is correct.

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