CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964
Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 1964
Rule 1 – Short title, commencement and application
(1) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964.(2) They shall come into force at once.(3) Save as otherwise provided in these rules and subject to the provisions of the…
Rule 2 – Definitions
In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-(a)"The Government" means the Central Government;(b) "Government servant" means any person appointed by Government to any civil service or post i…
Rule 3 – General
Under Rule 3(2)(i) of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, "every Government servant holding a supervisory post shall take all possible steps to ensure the integrity and devotion to duty …
Rule 3A – Promptness and Courtesy
No Government servant shall(a) in the performance of his official duties, act in a discourteous manner;(b) in his official dealings with the public or otherwise adopt dilatory tactics or wilfully caus…
Rule 3B – Observance of Government's policies
Every Government servant shall, at all times-(i) act in accordance with the Government's policies regarding age of marriage, preservation of environment, protection of wildlife and cultural heritage;(…
Rule 3C – Prohibition of sexual harassment of working women
(1) No Government servant shall indulge in any act of sexual harassment of any woman at any work place.(2) Every Government servant who is incharge of a work place shall take appropriate steps to prev…
Rule 4 – Employment of near relatives of Government servant in Companies or firms
(1) No Government servant shall use his position or influence directly or indirectly to secure employment for any member of his family in any company or firm;(2)(i) No Class I Officer shall, except wi…
Rule 5 – Taking part in politics and elections
(1) No Government servant shall be a member of, or be otherwise associated with, any political party or any organisation which takes part in politics nor shall he take part in, subscribe in aid of, or…
Rule 6 – Joining of associations by Government servants
No Government servant shall join or continue to be a member of, an association the objects or activities of which are prejudicial to the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, or public …
Rule 7 – Demonstration and strikes
No Government servant shall -(i) engage himself or participate in any demonstration which is prejudicial to the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the state, friendly…
