Part 22 & 23: Auditor General and Public Service Commission
- Title
- Part 22 & 23: Auditor General and Public Service Commission
- Description
Auditor General and Public Service Commission
This section covers two vital constitutional bodies: the Auditor General and the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Auditor General (Part 22, Articles 245–247)
- Structure: Headed by the Auditor General of Nepal.
- Appointment: Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.
- Term: 6 years (retirement age: 65 years).
- Function: Audits the accounts of all federal and provincial government offices, courts, armed forces, and state-owned corporate bodies.
Public Service Commission (Part 23, Articles 248–251)
- Structure: Consists of a Chairperson and up to 4 other members.
- Appointment: Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.
- Term: 6 years (retirement age: 65 years; not eligible for reappointment).
- Function: Conducts examinations for selected candidates for recruitment into the Civil Service of Nepal. No permanent appointment to civil service can be made without consulting the PSC.
Exam-Essential Facts
- Both heads serve for 6 years or until the age of 65 years.
- The Public Service Commission (PSC) is responsible for ensuring merit-based selection in civil services.
- Part Number
- 12
- Article Range
- Art. 245–251
- Category
- Constitutional Bodies