The Union Public Service Commission is a constitutional body established under the provisions of the Constitution of India to ensure impartial recruitment to various civil services and posts under the Union Government. It plays a significant role in maintaining the efficiency, integrity and professionalism of the administrative machinery of the country. The commission functions as an independent authority free from political influence so that merit-based selection can be ensured in public administration. Organisation of the Union Public Service Commission is provided in the Constitution. The commission consists of a Chairman and other members appointed by the President of India. The Constitution does not prescribe a fixed number of members for the commission. Generally, the strength is determined by the President according to administrative requirements. The tenure of the chairman and members is six years or until they attain the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier. The conditions of service of members are also determined by constitutional provisions to ensure independence of functioning. The removal of members of the Union Public Service Commission is possible only through a specific constitutional procedure. The President can remove the chairman or any member on the grounds of misbehaviour only after referring the matter to the Supreme Court of India for inquiry and advice. This provision provides protection against arbitrary dismissal and ensures autonomy of the commission. Members are also prohibited from holding any office of profit after retirement except for certain limited appointments specified by the Constitution. The Union Public Service Commission performs several important functions related to recruitment, advice and examination conduct. The primary function of the commission is to conduct examinations for appointment to All India Services, Central Services and other group A and group B posts under the Union Government. The commission organises various competitive examinations such as Civil Services Examination, Engineering Services Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination and others for selecting suitable candidates on the basis of merit. Another important function is to advise the President of India on matters related to recruitment, promotion and disciplinary issues of civil servants. The commission is consulted on framing and amending recruitment rules, making appointments to civil posts, and evaluating matters relating to transfer, promotion or disciplinary action against government employees. Although the advice