The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948.  Civil Service Commission played an advisory role to the Governor in matters of appointments.  At independence in 1963, it was enshrined in the Constitution and renamed Public Service Commission (PSC).  Under the Independence Constitution there were Regional PSCs but these were abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendment.  PSC is the oldest Constitutional Commission, whose mandate has expanded over the years.