www.lawcommission.gov.np her inability to hold office and discharge the functions due to physical or mental illness; (e) In case he or she dies. (7) A person shall be eligible to be appointed as the Chairperson or a member of the Public Service Commission in case he or she possesses the following qualifications:(a) One who has acquired a Master's degree from a recognized university; (b) One who is not a member of any political party at the time of appointment; (c) One who has attained the age of forty-five years; and (d) One who bears high moral character. (8) The remuneration and other conditions of service of the Chairperson and the members of the Public Service Commission shall be as provided for in the federal law. The remuneration and conditions of service of the Chairperson and the Members of the Public Service Commission shall not be altered to their disadvantage, so long as they hold office. Provided that this provision shall not apply in cases where a state of emergency is declared because of extreme economic disarrays. (9) A person once appointed as the Chairperson and the members of the Public Service Commission shall not be eligible for appointment in other government service. Provided that nothing in this clause shall be deemed to be a bar to the appointment to any political position or to any position which has the responsibility of making investigations, inquiries or findings on any subject, or to any position which has the responsibility of submitting advice, opinion or recommendation after carrying out a study or research on any subject. 243. Functions, Duties and Powers of Public Service Commission: (1) It shall be the duty of the Public Service Commission to conduct examinations for the selection of suitable candidates to be appointed to the positions in the Civil Service. 129