Which one of the following statements about the All India Services is

Which one of the following statements about the All India Services is correct?

The All India Services may be created by an Act of the Parliament.

The endorsement of the Rajya Sabha is not essential for the creation of the All India Services.

The rules of recruitment to the All India Services are determined by the UPSC.

The conditions of service to the All India Services may be altered by the UPSC.

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2017

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Statement A is correct. Article 312 of the Constitution of India provides for the creation of All India Services common to the Union and the States. It states that if the Rajya Sabha has declared by a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more All India Services. Thus, Parliament can create AIS by an Act, but it requires a specific resolution from the Rajya Sabha.

The creation of All India Services requires a specific procedure involving a Rajya Sabha resolution followed by an Act of Parliament.

Statement B is incorrect because the endorsement (resolution) of the Rajya Sabha is essential for the creation of new All India Services under Article 312. Statement C is incorrect; the rules of recruitment and conditions of service are determined by the Central Government in consultation with the State Governments, not solely by the UPSC. The UPSC conducts the recruitment examinations. Statement D is incorrect; conditions of service are determined by the Central Government and cannot be altered by the UPSC.

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