Rules Governing Civil Servants Explained

Key Points

• 1Civil servants are governed by the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, and the Indian Administrative Service (Probation) Rules, 1954.
• 2AIS (Conduct) Rule 3(1) states that officers must always maintain absolute integrity and devotion to duty.
• 3Rule 4(1) specifies that officers must not use their position or influence to secure employment for family members.
• 4Officers must report gifts exceeding Rs 25,000.
• 5Probationers are not entitled to certain benefits that confirmed IAS officers receive.
• 6Furnishing false information can lead to discharge from service.