Haryana Public Service Commission

Haryana Public Service Commission,[1] known commonly as HPSC is a government agency and topmost constitutional body of Government of Haryana, responsible for conducting Civil Services examinations and Competitive Examinations to select the eligible candidates for various civil services and departmental posts.[2]

Haryana Public Service Commission
हरियाणा लोक सेवा आयोग
HPSC
Commission overview
Formed1 November 1966 (1966-11-01)
JurisdictionGovernment of Haryana
HeadquartersBays 1-10, Block – B, Sector 4, Panchkula, Haryana
Commission executive
  • R.K. Pachnanda, (Chairman)
    Neelam Singh (Member)

    Prof. Rajesh Vaid (Member)
    Dr. Kulbir Chhikara (Member)
    Vandana Sharma (Member) Neeta Khera (Member)
    Jai Bhagwan Goyal (Member)
    Surender Singh (Member)

    Dr. Pawan Kumar (Member)
Parent departmentUnion Public Service Commission
Websitehpsc.gov.in

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]
  • To maintain and decide service rules.
  • Advice to the Haryana Government.

Commission profile

HPSC consists 8 members and a 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]

NameDesignation
R.K. PachnandaChairman
Neelam SinghMember
Prof. Rajesh VaidMember
Dr. Kulbir ChhikaraMember
Vandana SharmaMember
Neeta KheraMember
Jai Bhagwan GoyalMember
Surender SinghMember
Dr. Pawan KumarMember

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. "About Us". Home | Haryana Public Service Commission, Panchkula. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  4. "Acts/Rules". Home | 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.
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