Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. Transcribed from UPSC’s question paper, CS(M) 2017 (English and Hindi). Source

Syllabus

Ethics · Civil Service Aptitude

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service: integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.

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