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हिन्दी — Read in HindiConstitutional bodies (Comptroller and Auditor General, Union Public Service Commission, the national commissions)
The bodies the Constitution itself creates and protects, how they are appointed and what they report.
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The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and de reservation
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The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body under Article 338 that safeguards the rights of Scheduled Castes.
What changed
12 Aug 2026Briefnewly addedThe Commission will examine all central de reservation proposals of the last three years, many concerning promotion vacancies, after finding them incomplete. De reservation, filling a reserved vacancy as unreserved, is allowed only in exceptional cases. The Hindu, 12 Aug 2026: Amidst tussle, NCSC panel to probe all of Centre's de-reservation proposals from last three years (opens in a new tab)
Also filed elsewhere
- Appointment of the Election Commission · on Election Commission and the conduct of elections
Article 324(2): the President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners, subject to any law made by Parliament.