Civil Services Rules – India Handbook: Constitutional Articles 309–311, Conduct Rules, Discipline & Appeal, Leave, Pension, FR & SR | Exam-Oriented Guide for UPSC, State PSC & Departmental Exams

Master Civil Services Rules with Conceptual Clarity & Exam Precision

Understanding Civil Services Rules is essential for aspirants preparing for competitive examinations as well as government employees appearing in departmental tests. This handbook provides a structured, easy-to-understand, and exam-oriented explanation of the constitutional and legal framework governing civil services in India.

This book systematically covers Part XIV of the Constitution along with service rules applicable to Union and State employees. It bridges theory and practice with clear explanations, structured tables, flowcharts, and case-based discussions.

📚 What This Handbook Covers

🔹 Constitutional Framework

• Articles 308–323 explained

• Article 309 – Recruitment & Service Conditions

• Article 310 – Doctrine of Pleasure

• Article 311 – Safeguards to Civil Servants

• Judicial interpretations & landmark case principles

• Role of Public Service Commissions

🔹 Conduct & Discipline

• CCS (Conduct) Rules

• CCS (CCA) Rules – Minor & Major Penalties

• Departmental Inquiry Procedure

• Suspension, Appeal & Revision

• Natural Justice in Service Law

🔹 Service Conditions

• Fundamental Rules (FR)

• Supplementary Rules (SR)

• Pay Fixation & Increments

• Deputation & Transfers

• Leave Rules (Earned Leave, HPL, CCL, etc.)

🔹 Pension & Retirement

• Old Pension Scheme (OPS)

• National Pension System (NPS)

• Gratuity & Family Pension

• Voluntary & Compulsory Retirement

🎯 Why This Book Is Different

✔ Fully exam-oriented structure
✔ Article-wise and rule-wise explanation
✔ Comparative tables for quick revision
✔ Case-based analytical questions
✔ Model descriptive answers
✔ MCQ practice sections
✔ Clear distinction between dismissal, removal & reduction in rank

👥 Who Should Read This Book?

• UPSC Civil Services aspirants

• State PSC candidates

• Departmental Promotion Test candidates

• Government employees

• Law students

• Administrative training institutes

📈 Designed for Smart Preparation

This handbook is structured to help you:

• Memorize constitutional provisions effectively

• Understand disciplinary procedures step-by-step

• Answer case-based questions confidently

• Write analytical mains answers

• Revise quickly before exams

Whether you are preparing for competitive examinations or strengthening your understanding of service jurisprudence, this book serves as a practical and reliable reference.