The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) is a constitutional body constituted under Article 315 of the Constitution of India to conduct recruitment to various posts in the State of Assam. It is also responsible for conducting departmental examinations and advising the government on personnel matters.
The APSC was established in 1937 and is headquartered in Guwahati, Assam. It is headed by a Chairman and has 10 members, including the Chairman. The members are appointed by the Governor of Assam on the advice of the Chief Minister.
The APSC conducts examinations for recruitment to various posts in the State of Assam, including the Assam Civil Service (ACS), the Assam Police Service (APS), and the Assam Forest Service (AFS). It also conducts departmental examinations for promotion of government employees.
The APSC advises the government on personnel matters, such as recruitment, promotion, and transfer of government employees. It also advises the government on matters relating to the conditions of service of government employees.
The APSC is an independent body and is not subject to the control of the government. It is accountable to the people of Assam through the State Legislature.