GS4 · UPSC Mains
The founding fathers of the Indian Constitution envisaged a neutral, apolitical civil service. The conduct rules governing the All-India Services explicitly prohibit participation of a member of service in politics. It also limits connection of officers with Press or Radio to matters of public interest. And it also prevents them from criticizing the Government in public. (a) Why is it important for civil servants to be politically neutral? (b) Highlight the challenges faced by politically neutral civil servants in different situations.
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansha Garg | — | VisionIAS | p.44 |
| Nidhi Goyal | — | VisionIAS | p.44 |
| Pranay Mittal | — | VisionIAS | p.44 |
| Arth Jain | — | VisionIAS | p.44 |
| Srishti Singh | — | VisionIAS | p.42 |
| Arpit Sangal | — | VisionIAS | p.44 |