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Revision note: UPSC, State PSCs and the Comptroller and Auditor General

  • UPSC: Arts 315–323; 1926 Central PSC (Lee Commission); President appoints; 6 yrs/65; half members with 10 yrs govt service
  • Art 317 removal: misbehaviour after SC inquiry (binding); suspension possible
  • Art 320 functions; advisory; annual report with reasons for non-acceptance
  • State PSC: Governor appoints, President removes; 6 yrs/62; Joint SPSC by Parliament
  • CAG: Arts 148–151; 6 yrs/65; removed like SC judge; reports to President (Union) / Governor (state)
  • CAG Act 1971; audits Consolidated, Contingency & Public Accounts; PAC's friend, philosopher and guide
  • Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024
Revision card summarising UPSC, State PSCs and the Comptroller and Auditor General
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