UPSC Mains 2018 · GS IV · Q1(a) · 10 marks · 150 words

State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.

हिन्दी में

सिविल सेवाओं के संदर्भ में सार्विक प्रकृति के, तीन आधारिक मूल्यों का कथन कीजिए और उनके महत्त्व को उजागर कीजिए ।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Outline the core values of civil services and the standards of behaviour expected of all civil servants in upholding these values.”

Madhavi RAIR 446 · CSE 2024 · 129 wordsTheir whole copy

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Values are necessary among 'civil servants' to work as 'karmayogis' in governance. Standards of behaviour expected in upholding the values

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ssness--Core values of--Accountability \ civil services
\ Compassion \ / Responsiveness / Dedication to public services (Leadership is also listed)

Standards of behaviour expected in upholding the values

(1) To follow the foundational values of code of ethics & behaviour to uphold the above values.

(2) 'Mission karmayogi' also sets the code of standards to maintain the higher degree of ethical behaviour in a government set up.

(3) To be a leader to fellow and flexible enough to handle the adversities

eg : to create strong work culture to incrase transparency and accountability.

(4) 'Standards of behaviour' to make civil sevants not only follow ethical values but also to be seen ethical.

Close

Recent 'Aramb' by probationers is a light programme to align their behaviour at training to make them full fledged officers & values in coming days.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018, General Studies Paper IV, Q1(a). The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.