Haryana Public Service Commission

Haryana Public Service Commission
हरियाणा लोक सेवा आयोग
HPSC
Constitutional body overview
Formed1 November 1966; 58 years ago (1966-11-01)
JurisdictionGovernment of Haryana
HeadquartersBays 1-10, Block – B, Sector 4, Panchkula, Haryana
Constitutional body executive
  • Alok Verma, (Chairman)

    Smt.Jyoti Bainda(Member)

    Dr.Pawan Kumar (Member)

    Sh.Anand Kumar Sharma (Member)

    Sh.Rajinder Kumar (Member)
Websitehpsc.gov.in

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]

History

The foundation of HPSC was led 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 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 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]

Name Designation
Alok Verma Chairman
Surender Singh Member
Pawan Kumar Member
Anand Kumar Sharma Member
Rajender kumar Member
Jyoti Bainda Member

See also

References

  1. ^ "State Public Service Commissions". UPSC. 2017-06-29. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  2. ^ "Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)". News18. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  3. ^ a b "About Us". Haryana Public Service Commission, Panchkula. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  4. ^ "Acts/Rules". Haryana Public Service Commission, Panchkula. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  5. ^ "HPSC divested of powers with ulterior motives: Dalal". Tribuneindia News Service. 2017-06-24. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  6. ^ "Notice to Panchkula ACP in HPSC paper leak probe - Chandigarh News". The Times of India. 2018-04-29. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  7. ^ "Probe sought into HPSC exam held for asst prof posts". Tribuneindia News Service. 2019-06-09. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  8. ^ Rao, Hitender; Ovais, Dar (2020-01-31). "Two tests with striking similarities leave candidates baffled in Haryana". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  9. ^ HPSC All Updates . Retrieved 2022-06-04.