Can you tell me under which Article of the Constitution of India is the MPSC or Maharashtra Public Service Commission established? Also tell me about the functions of MPSC or Maharashtra Public Service Commission?

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is a body created by the Constitution of India to select applicants for civil service jobs in the Indian state of Maharashtra according to the merits of the applicants and the rules of reservation.

It was established Under Article 315 of Constitution of India which provides a smooth and efficient functioning of the Government of Maharashtra.

The following examinations are conducted by Maharashtra Public Service Commission.
1. State Service Exam
2. Forest Service Examination
3. Agricultural Service Examination

Major Functions
It has been entrusted with the following major functions:-

• To conduct exams for appointments to the service of Government of Maharashtra and its allied organizations.

• To advise the state Government on:
o Any other matter referred to them by the Governor;
o Claims for reimbursement of legal expenses incurred by Government servants while defending legal proceedings instituted against them for acts done or purporting to be done in the execution of their duties, transfers
o Claims for award of injury/family pension to Government servants and transfers
o Disciplinary matters affecting Government servants; transfers
o Matters relating to methods of recruitment to the various services
o Suitability of candidates for appointment to the services through making promotions, deputations and nominations and transfers

• In addition, in the State of Maharashtra, the Commission deals with the following matters:
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o Claims for reimbursement of legal expenses incurred by Government servants while defending legal proceedings instituted against them for acts done or purporting to be done in the execution of their duties, transfers
o The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai regarding appointments to posts under the control of Corporation which are equivalent to or higher than the post Executive Engineer. And;
o The Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking regarding appointments to posts in Grade <96> A <96> II.
o Under Section 80-B of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, the Commission have been entrusted with the responsibility of advising

Composition of Commission

Name Designation
SHRI. VITTHAL NARAYAN MORE Honourable Chairman
Shri H. B. Patel Honourable Members
Smt. Shaila Mukund Aparajit Honourable Members
Shri. G. D. Jambhulkar Honourable Members
Shri. A. D. Kale Honourable Members