Under Indian Constitution Article-200 Honorable Governor used his power to establish UP Higher Education Service Commission on 1stOctober, 1980 after approval of UP Higher Education Service Commission ordinance-1980 issued by Uttar Pradesh Legislature.
Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Service Commission is a corporate body which started working on November 1, 1982. Currently there is a provision of appointing six extra members beside HOD in the commission. Tenure of HOD is assigned for 5 years or 68 year age (whichever is first) whereas tenure of other members is assigned for 5 years or 65 year age (whichever is first). Appointment of honourable Chairman and members is full-time.
There are posts of a Secretary, a Deputy Secretary and an Accounts Officer in Commission. Appointment on the post of Secretary by State Government is done for deputation not exceeding tenure of over of 5 years. Officer appointed for this designation is of IAS level and their services and conditions are same as deputation decided by state government from time to time.
Appointment on the post of Deputy Secretary by state government is done for deputation not exceeding tenure of over of 5 years. Officer appointed for this designation is of P.C.S/P.E.S level and their services and conditions are same as deputation decided by state government from time to time.
Appointment on the post of Accounts Officer by state government is done for deputation not exceeding tenure of over 5 years. Officer appointed for this designation is of P.C.M/Audit cadre level and their services and conditions are same as deputation decided by state government from time to time. Beside above, government has formed registered post for working of commission.