CIVIL SERVICE VALUES:
A member of the civil service in discharge of his/her functions is to be guided by maintaining absolute integrity, allegiance to the constitution and the law of the nation, patriotism, national pride, devotion to duty, honesty, impartiality and transparency.
CIVIL SERVICES CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE:
The Government of India promotes values and a certain standard of ethics of requiring and facilitating every civil servant:
- To discharge official duty with responsibility, honesty, accountability and without discrimination.
- To ensure effective management, leadership development and personal growth.
- To avoid misuse of official position or information.
- To serve as instruments of good governance and foster social economic development.
STRUCTURE OF THE CIVIL SERVICES:
There are two classes/classifications of services in the country as provided by the Constitution of India:
i) All India Services (IAS,IFS(Forest),IPS) -Appointments to these positions are done by the President Of India. These officials serve both the states and Centres. However their career and graph,service matters and conditions as well as grievances are handled by the Union Govt.
ii) Central Civil Services - Concerned only with the administration of Union Government's Ministries and departments(apart from Union Cabinet Ministries/Departments as that is handled by Cabinet Secretary and his/her office). Group A services are made by the President Of India and Group B officers are appointments are made by the authorities specified by a general or special order of the President.
iii) State Civil Services - For all the respective State ministries and departments.
