It is responsible for recruiting candidates for various state government jobs through competitive examinations.

[3][4] Formation of NPSC came into consideration in 1965 when Nagaland state was born under the constitution of India.

[5] The commission is performing various roles as amended in Article 320 of the Constitution of India.

[6] NPSC was primarily headed by three members including one chairman.

Since the past amendments were revised, now it consists four members and a chairman.