Can any period before the commencement of the Constitution be included in calculating the ten years of service required for appointment?
Yes, any period before the commencement of the Constitution can be included in calculating the ten years of service required for appointment to a Public Service Commission. The context provided in section 316(2) specifically mentions that "in computing the said period of ten years any period before the commencement of this Constitution during which a person has held office under the Crown in India or under the Government of an Indian State shall be included."