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Constitutional & Quasi-Judicial BodiesEXAMINEYear 201610 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the premier recruiting agency for civil services. Discuss its constitutional functions and advisory role under Article 320.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Election Commission, CAG, UPSC, Finance Commission, National Commissions for SC/ST/OBC, tribunals, regulatory bodies.
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: UPSC Functions, Article 320, Civil Services Recruitment
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