This Question is cancelled by MPSC in the Final Answer key. Reference: Q.17, Set-A, MPSC Non-gazetted Group B combined Prelim Exam, 2022. (8th Oct. 2022) Explanation & Key Takeaways: State Public Service Commission (SPSC): • Parallel to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at the Centre, there is a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) in a state. • The same set of Articles (i.e., 315 to 323 in Part XIV) of the Constitution also deals with the composition, appointment and removal of members, power and functions and independence of an SPSC. Hence, statement (a) is correct. • A State Public Service Commission consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the governor of the state. Hence, statement (d) is correct. • The Constitution does not specify the strength of the Commission but has left the matter to the discretion of the Governor. • Although the chairman and members of an SPSC are appointed by the governor, they can be removed only by the president (and not by the governor). Functions: • It conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the state. Hence, statement (b) is not correct. • It is consulted on the following matters related to personnel management: • All matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil service and for civil posts. • The principles to be followed in making appointments • The suitability of candidates for appointments to civil service and posts • All disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the government of the state in a civil capacity including memorials and petitions relating to such matters. • The appointment of the administrative officers selected by this Commission is done by the State Government (More specifically, Governor). Hence, statement (c) is not correct.