The Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964
3. GENERAL:
(1) Every Government servant shall at all times--
(i) maintain absolute integrity;
(ii) maintain devotion to duty; and
(iii) do nothing which is unbecoming of a Government servant.
*[(iv) commit himself to and uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and democratic values;
(v) defend and uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, public order, decency and morality;
(vi) maintain high ethical standards and honesty;
(vii) maintain political neutrality;
(viii) promote the principles of merit, fairness and impartiality in the discharge of duties;
(ix) maintain accountability and transparency;
(x) maintain responsiveness to the public, particularly to the weaker section;
(xi) maintain courtesy and good behaviour with the public;
(xii) take decisions solely in public interest and use or cause to use public resources efficiently, effectively and economically;
(xiii) declare any private interests relating to his public duties and take steps to resolve any conflicts in a way that protects the public interest;
(xiv) not place himself under any financial or other obligations to any individual or organisation which may influence him in the performance of his official duties;
(xv) not misuse his position as civil servant and not take decisions in order to derive financial or material benefits for himself, his family or his friends;
(xvi) make choices, take decisions and make recommendations on merit alone;
(xvii) act with fairness and impartiality and not discriminate against anyone, particularly the poor and the under-privileged sections of society;
(xviii) refrain from doing anything which is or may be contrary to any law, rules, regulations and established practices;
(xix) maintain discipline in the discharge of his duties and be liable to implement the lawful orders duly communicated to him;
(xx) maintain confidentiality in the performance of his official duties as required by any laws for the time being in force, particularly with regard to information, disclosure of which may prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State, friendly relation with foreign countries or lead to incitement of an offence or illegal or unlawful gain to any person;
(xxi) perform and discharge his duties with the highest degree of professionalism and dedication to the best of his abilities.]
*Inserted by the Central Civil Services (Conduct) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2014 - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) Notification dated the 27th November, 2014 issued vide F.No. 11013/6/2014-Estt.A.
(2) (i) Every Government servant holding a supervisory post shall take all possible steps to ensure the integrity and devotion to duty of all Government servants for the time being under his control and authority;
(ii) No Government servant shall, in the performance of his official duties, or in the exercise of powers conferred on him, act otherwise than in his best judgement except when he is acting under the direction of his official superior;
(iii) The direction of the official superior shall ordinarily be in writing. Oral direction to subordinates shall be avoided, as far as possible. Where the issue of oral direction becomes unavoidable, the official superior shall confirm it in writing immediately thereafter;
(iv) A Government servant who has received oral direction from his official superior shall seek confirmation of the same in writing as early as possible, whereupon it shall be the duty of the official superior to confirm the direction in writing.
Explanation I:- A Government servant who habitually fails to perform the task assigned to him within the time set for the purpose and with the quality of performance expected of him shall be deemed to be lacking in devotion to duty within the meaning of clause (ii) of sub-rule (1).
Explanation II:- Nothing in clause (ii) of sub-rule (2) shall be construed as empowering a Government servant to evade his responsibilities by seeking instructions from, or approval of, a superior officer or authority when such instructions are not necessary under the scheme of distribution of powers and responsibilities.
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 cause delays in disposal of the work assigned to him.
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;
(ii) observe the Government's policies regarding prevention of crime against women.
**[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 prevent sexual harassment to any woman at the work place.
Explanation. - (I) For the purpose of this rule, -
(a) "sexual harassment" includes any one or more of the following acts or behaviour (whether directly or by implication) namely : -
(i) physical contact and advances; or
(ii) a demand or request for sexual favours; or
(iii) making sexually coloured remarks; or
(iv) showing pornography; or
(vi) any other unwelcome physical, verbal, non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
(b) the following circumstances, among other circumstances, if it occurs or is present in relation to or connected with any act or behaviour of sexual harassment may amount to sexual harassment : -
(i) implied or explicit promise of preferential treatment in employment; or
(ii) implied or explicit threat of detrimental treatment in employment; or
(iii) implied or explicit threat about her present or future employment status; or
(iv) interference with her work or creating an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her; or
(v) humiliating treatment likely to affect her health or safety.
(c) "workplace" includes,-
(i) any department, organisation, undertaking, establishment, enterprise, institution, office, branch or unit which is established, owned, controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the Central Government;
(ii) hospitals or nursing homes;
(iii) any 'sports institute, stadium, sports complex or competition or games venue, whether residential or not used for training, sports or other activities relating thereto;
(iv) any place visited by the employee arising out of or during the course of employment including transportation provided by the employer for undertaking such journey;
(v) a dwelling place or a house.]
**[Substituted by the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Second Amendment Rules, 2014 - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) Notification dated the 19th November, 2014 issued vide 11013/2/2014-Estt.(A)]
Government of India Decisions »
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(1) |
Integrity of officers appointed to responsible posts – Reputation regarding honesty [MHA OM No. 41/2/55(II)-Ests. (A) dated 23.04.1955] » |
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(1A) |
Integrity of government servants holding responsible posts – Independence and impartiality in the discharge of their duties [MHA OM No. 41/2/55-Ests. (A) dated 23.04.1955] » |
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(2) |
Observance of courtesies by officers in their dealings with Members of Parliament [MHA OM No. 25/29/56-Ests. (A) dated 28.08.1957] » |
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(2A) |
Observance of courtesies by officers in their dealings with Members of Parliament [MHA OM No. 25/6/68-Ests. (A) dated 27.03.1968] » |
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(3) |
Official dealings between the Administration and Members of Parliament and State Legislatures – Observance of proper procedure – Instructions regarding. [DOPT OM No. 25/19/64-Ests. (A), dated 08.11.1974] » |
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(3A) |
Official dealings between the Administration and Members of Parliament and State Legislatures – Observance of proper procedure – Instructions regarding. [DOPT OM No. 11013/2/92-Estt. (A), dated 21.12.1992] » |
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(3B) |
Official dealings between the Administration and Members of Parliament and State Legislatures – Observance of proper procedure – Instructions regarding. [DOPT OM No. 11013/8/94-Estt. (A), dated 29.12.1995] » |
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(3C) |
Official dealings between the Administration and Members of Parliament and State Legislatures – Observance of proper procedure – Reiteration of summary of instructions [DOPT OM No. 11013/2/2000-Estt. (A), dated 23.05.2000] » |
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(3D) |
Official dealings between the Administration and Members of Parliament and State Legislatures – Observance of proper procedure –Invitation to functions. [DOPT OM No. 11013/2/2000-Estt. (A), dated 25.08.2000] » |
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(3E) |
Official dealings between the Administration and Members of Parliament and State Legislatures - Observance of proper procedure – Invitation to public functions. » |
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(4) |
Participation by government servants in proselytisation – instructions regarding [MHA OM No. 25/50/57-Ests. (A) dated 15.01.1958] » |
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(5) |
Conduct of government servant in relation to the proper maintenance of his family [MHA OM No. 25/16/59-Ests. (A) dated 01.09.1959] » |
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(6) |
Government servants role in the eradication of untouchability [MHA OM No. F. 70/17/61-Ests. (A) dated 08.12.1961 as further clarified by OM No. 25/29/66-Ests. (A) dated 21.01.1967] » |
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(7) |
Role of Public service – Estimate Committee’s recommendation in their 93rd Report on the Public Services [MHA OM No. 14/9/66-Ests. (A)-I, dated 03.08.1966] » |
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(8) |
Observance of proper decorum by government servants during the lunch-break-playing games beyond the prescribed lunch hour and playing cards in the open to be discouraged [MHA DO No. 15/45/67-SSO dated 11.08.1967] » |
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(8A) |
Observance of proper decorum by government servants during the lunch-break-playing games beyond the prescribed lunch hour and playing cards in the open to be discouraged [MHA OM No. 46/4/68-Ests. (A) dated 23.04.1968] » |
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(8B) |
Observance of proper decorum by government servants during the lunch-break-playing games beyond the prescribed lunch hour and playing cards in the open to be discouraged [DP&ARBs OM No. 11013/20/83-Estt. (A) dated 21.11.1983] » |
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(9) |
Disciplinary action for acts done in previous or earlier employment [MHA OM No. 39/1/67-Ests. (A) dated 21.02.1967] » |
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(10) |
Display of posters and other notices by Government servants/Unions/Associations on the walls etc. of Government offices and buildings. [Department of Personnel O.M. No. 25/17/71-Ests. (A) dated 26.08.1971] » |
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(11) |
Duty of Supervisory officers for ensuring the integrity and devotion to duty [Department of Personnel OM No. 25/2/72-Ests. (A) dated 10.01.1973] » |
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(12) |
Third Report of the Committee of the National Council (JCM) set up to consider the item ‘Amendment of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 [MHA OM No. 11013/18/76-Ests. (A) dated 07.02.1977] » |
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(13) |
Oral instructions by Superior officers – To be avoided [MHA DP & AR OM No. 11013/12/78-Ests.(A) dated 01.08.1978] » |
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(14) |
Joining of Educational Institutions by government servants outside normal office hours. Please see decision No. (1) & (2) under Rule 15. » |
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(15) |
Conviction of government servants – requirements regarding intimation to departmental superior – please see decision No. (1) under Rule 19 » |
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(16) |
Government servants seeking redress in Courts of law of their grievances arising out of their employment or conditions of service – please see decision No. (2) Rule 19 » |
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(17) |
Participation in Shramdan/in activities organized by government departments or the Bharat Sewak Samaj – please see decision No. 3 under Rule 15 » |
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(18) |
Joining Civil Defence – Permissible – please see decision No. 8 under Rule 1 » |
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(19) |
Incentive to Central Government servants who are members of St. John Ambulance Brigade – please see decision No. 11 under Rule 15 » |
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(20) |
Role of oral instructions in the transaction of Government business. [DOPT OM No. 11013/4/88-Estt. (A), dated 19.04.1988] » |
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(21) |
Association of Secretaries to the Government of India with Public Sector Undertakings [DOPT OM No. 11013/11/93-Estt. (A), dated 25.10.1993] » |
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(22) |
Need to maintain independence and impartiality by Government servants in the discharge of their duties. [DOPT OM No. 11013/10/93-Estt. (A), dated 06.10.1993] » |
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(23) |
Requirement of taking prior permission by Government servants for leaving station/headquarters – clarification regarding [DOPT OM No. 11013/7/94-Estt. (A), dated 18.05.1994] » |
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(23A) |
Requirement of taking prior permission by Government servants for leaving station/headquarters – clarification regarding [DOPT OM No. 11013/8/2000-Estt. (A), dated 07.11.2000] » |
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(23B) |
Requirement of taking prior permission by Government servants for leaving station/headquarters – Clarification regarding. » |
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(23C) |
Requirement of taking prior permission by Government servants for leaving station/headquarters – Clarification regarding. » |
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(24) |
Implementation of prescribed procedure, rules, orders etc. on service matters. [DOPT OM No. 11013/6/94-Estt. (A), dated 27.05.1994] » |
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(25) |
Supreme Court judgment in the case of Vishaka Vs. State of Rajasthan regarding sexual harassment of working women. [DOPT OM No. 11013/10/97-Estt. (A), dated 13.02.1998] » |
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(25A) |
Prevention of sexual harassment of working women [DOPT OM No. 11013/10/97-Estt. (A), dated 13.07.1999] » |
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(25B) |
Report of the Complaints Committee constituted for prevention of sexual harassment of women at work places – follow up action [DOPT OM No. 11013/11/2001-Estt. (A), dated 12.12.2002] » |
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(25C) |
Report of the Complaints Committee constituted for prevention of sexual harassment of women at work places – follow up action » |