Exp) Option b is the correct answer.

Parallel to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at the Centre, there is a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) in a state.

Statement 1 is correct: A State Public Service Commission consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the governor of the state. The Constitution does not specify the strength of the Commission but has left the matter to the discretion of the Governor. The Constitution also authorises the Governor to determine the conditions of service of the chairman and members of the Commission.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Constitution prescribes only one qualification for the commission’s membership. That one-half of the members of the commission should be such persons who have held office for at least ten years either under the government of India or under the Government of a state.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 62 years. In original Constitution, it was 60 years. The 41st Amendment Act of 1976 raised it to 62 years.

Statement 4 is correct: The State legislature can confer on SPSC the additional functions relating to the services of the state. It can also place the personnel system of any local authority, corporate body or public institution within the jurisdiction of the SPSC. Hence the jurisdiction of SPSC can be extended by an Act made by the state legislature.