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Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 - Complete Notes

The Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 (CCS Conduct Rules) govern the
expected behavior and ethical standards for all Central Government employees,
including those under the All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFS). These rules aim to uphold
integrity, impartiality, and public trust in the civil service.

Part I: Duty, Discipline and Integrity


 Rule 2: Devotion to Duty and Discipline: Every government servant must perform
their duties diligently, be honest and truthful, and maintain discipline.
 Rule 3: Integrity and Impartiality: Officers must maintain absolute integrity, act in
a fair and impartial manner, and avoid any conflict of interest.
 Rule 3A: Commitment to Public Service Values: (Inserted in 2009) Officers
are committed to uphold the values of public service, including public interest,
integrity, impartiality, devotion to duty, efficiency, courtesy, responsiveness,
accountability, transparency, and political neutrality.
 Rule 4: Obedience to Orders: Officers are obligated to obey lawful and
competent orders issued by their superiors, except when such orders are illegal
or unethical.
Part II: Specific Do's and Don'ts
 Rule 5: Criticism of Government: Public criticism of government policies or
actions is prohibited except through official channels.
 Rule 6: Political Neutrality: Officers cannot participate in political activities, hold
office in a political party, or canvass in support of any candidate during elections.
 Rule 7: Connection with Private Organizations: Taking part in the
management of any private business or organization is not allowed without prior
government permission.
 Rule 8: Gifts and Hospitality: Accepting gifts or hospitality that may influence
official duties is strictly prohibited. Exceptions exist for nominal gifts and
customary hospitality.
 Rule 9: Moving of Immovable Property: Prior government sanction is required
before acquiring or disposing of immovable property beyond a certain limit.
 Rule 10: Lending and Borrowing: Officers cannot lend money to or borrow
money from anyone with whom they have official dealings.
 Rule 11: Membership in Clubs: Membership in clubs considered prejudicial to
the service or involving moral turpitude is prohibited.
 Rule 12: Publication of Books and Articles: Officers require prior government
permission for publishing any book, article, or other material related to
government work or containing criticism of government policies.
 Rule 13: Election as Office-bearer: Officers cannot take up the position of
office-bearer in any non-official organization without prior permission.
 Rule 14: Employment of Near Relatives: Employing close relatives in any
business, profession, or service conducted/provided for gain needs prior
government sanction.
 Rule 15: Habitual Indebtedness: Officers must avoid financial situations that
could lead to embarrassment or impair their independence.
Part III: Other Important Aspects
 Rule 16: Outside Employment: Undertaking any employment, business, or
other paid work outside of government service requires prior permission.
 Rule 17: Donations to Charitable Funds: Soliciting or collecting donations
within government premises is prohibited.
 Rule 18: Strikes and Demonstrations: Government servants are not allowed to
participate in strikes or demonstrations in violation of service rules.
 Rule 19: Consumption of Intoxicating Drinks: Excessive consumption of
alcohol or drugs is considered unbecoming of a government servant.
 Rule 20: Gambling: Engaging in gambling activities is prohibited.
Part IV: Discipline and Penalties
 Rule 21: Disciplinary Proceedings: The rules outline procedures for
investigating and taking disciplinary action against officers who violate the code
of conduct.
 Rule 22: Penalties: Penalties for misconduct can range from a warning to
dismissal from service.
Additional Points
 Interpretation of Rules: The President of India holds the authority to interpret
the rules and make necessary amendments.
 Relationship with Other Rules: These CCS Conduct Rules are supplementary
to other service rules governing specific conduct expectations for different
departments or positions.
Following these CCS Conduct Rules ensures that Central Government
employees:
 Discharge their duties with integrity and impartiality.
 Maintain public trust in the government.
 Avoid conflicts of interest.
 Uphold the highest ethical standards.
Remember: This is a summary of the CCS Conduct Rules. For a comprehensive
understanding, refer to the official

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