Commissions & Statutory Bodies

Statutory Bodies of Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh has a network of commissions and statutory bodies that serve as watchdogs, regulators, and recruitment agencies. For UPSSSC AGTA aspirants, understanding these bodies is directly relevant — after all, the UPSSSC itself is one of these institutions.

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Recruitment Bodies

UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

The UPPSC is the premier recruitment body of the state, established under Article 315 of the Constitution.

• The UPPSC conducts examinations for Group A and Group B services of the state government.
• The PCS examination is the most prestigious state-level exam — successful candidates are appointed as SDMs, Tehsildars, and other senior administrative posts.
• The Chairman and members are appointed by the Governor and can be removed only by the President of India on grounds specified in Article 317.

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UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)

The UPSSSC is the body that conducts the AGTA (Agriculture Technical Assistant) examination — the very exam this course prepares you for.

• Since 2022, UPSSSC has adopted the PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) as a mandatory qualifying exam before candidates can apply for specific post examinations.
• UPSSSC handles recruitment for the largest number of government posts in UP — often conducting drives for thousands of vacancies at a time.

Difference: UPPSC vs UPSSSC

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UP State Election Commission

• This body is separate from the Election Commission of India, which handles Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections.
• The State Election Commissioner has a fixed tenure and can only be removed through the same process as a High Court judge.

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UP Lokayukta

The UP Lokayukta is the anti-corruption ombudsman for the state.

• The Lokayukta is typically a retired High Court or Supreme Court judge.
• Investigations can be initiated on complaints or suo motu.
• The institution has been instrumental in exposing several corruption scandals in UP.

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Human Rights and Social Justice Commissions

UP State Human Rights Commission

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UP State Commission for Women (Rajya Mahila Ayog)

• Handles complaints of domestic violence, dowry harassment, workplace harassment, and gender discrimination.

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UP SC/ST Commission

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UP State Backward Classes Commission

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Regulatory and Appellate Bodies

UP State Information Commission (RTI)

• Every citizen has the right to seek information from any public authority.
• The Commission ensures government transparency and accountability.

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Board of Revenue

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Master Table: All Major Commissions and Bodies

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Key Takeaways

• UPPSC (Prayagraj) handles Group A/B; UPSSSC (Lucknow) handles Group C recruitment.
• The State Election Commission conducts panchayat and ULB elections — separate from the ECI.
• The Lokayukta is the state’s anti-corruption watchdog (since 1975).
• Board of Revenue, Prayagraj is the highest revenue authority.

Summary Cheat Sheet