Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under Rule 18, common proceedings may be ordered where:
A)
Two or more Government servants are concerned in a case
B)
The same inquiry officer is available
C)
The witnesses are common in two unrelated cases
D)
The officers belong to different departments
Option A is correct: Two or more Government servants are concerned in a case.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Expenditure from public money for the benefit of a particular section of people may be justified under Rule 21 of GFR 2017 when:
A)
the amount is small and supported by local demand
B)
it is in pursuance of a recognized policy or custom
C)
the beneficiaries are recommended by the Head of Office
D)
it is sanctioned before the close of the financial year
Option B is correct: it is in pursuance of a recognized policy or custom.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Losses due to suspected fire, theft, fraud, etc. must invariably be reported to Police when the value is:
A)
10,000 or above
B)
more than 10,000
C)
50,000 or above
D)
above 50,000
Option A is correct: 10,000 or above.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under F.R. 17(1), if an officer ceases to discharge the duties of a post, his entitlement to the pay and allowances attached to that tenure:
A)
ceases as soon as he ceases to discharge those duties.
B)
continues until a formal relieving order is entered in the service book.
C)
continues until another officer assumes charge.
D)
continues till the end of the month unless leave is sanctioned.
Option A is correct: ceases as soon as he ceases to discharge those duties..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under Rule 21 of GFR 2017, apart from observing financial propriety personally, every officer incurring or authorizing expenditure is also required to:
A)
ensure that expenditure is sanctioned only after audit concurrence
B)
verify that the expenditure is included in the annual procurement plan
C)
obtain approval of the Finance Ministry for every item of non-recurring expenditure
D)
enforce financial order, strict economy and observance of relevant financial rules by his own office and subordinate disbursing officers
Option D is correct: enforce financial order, strict economy and observance of relevant financial rules by his own office and subordinate disbursing officers.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
A Government servant receives his pay, with Government sanction, from a source other than the Consolidated Fund of India, State or Union Territory. Under F.R. 9, this is:
A)
deputation service
B)
local fund service
C)
foreign service
D)
officiating service
Option C is correct: foreign service.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
A Government servant marries a person who is not an Indian national. Under Rule 21 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, the Government servant is required to:
A)
obtain prior permission from the Government before continuing in service
B)
submit an application for post-facto approval within one year of marriage
C)
forthwith intimate the fact of such marriage to the Government
D)
report the marriage only while applying for or renewing a passport
Option C is correct: forthwith intimate the fact of such marriage to the Government.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
As per SR 199, each entry in the service book of a Government servant must be attested by the Head of his Office. If he himself is the Head of an Office, who shall attest the entry?
A)
His immediate superior
B)
His immediate junior in the Office
C)
Draw & Disbursing Officer in the Office
D)
Dealing Assistant in the Office
Option A is correct: His immediate superior.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under Rule 33(1) of GFR 2017, petty losses of value not exceeding ________ need not be reported.
A)
2,000
B)
12,000
C)
10,000
D)
50,000
Option C is correct: 10,000.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Revenue losses due to mistakes in assessment need not be reported where they are discovered too late to permit a ________ claim being made.
A)
revised
B)
supplementary
C)
penal
D)
departmental
Option C is correct: penal.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Which of the following correctly describes the penalty under Rule 11 relating to reduction by one stage in the time-scale of pay?
A)
It is a major penalty because it affects pay
B)
It is a minor penalty only if it is imposed for less than one year
C)
It is a minor penalty where the reduction is by one stage for a period not exceeding three years, without cumulative effect and without adversely affecting pension
D)
It is not a penalty if the Government servant continues to hold the same post
Option C is correct: It is a minor penalty where the reduction is by one stage for a period not exceeding three years, without cumulative effect and without adversely affecting pension.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Rule 3 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules requires a government servant, while taking decisions and making recommendations, to act:
A)
according to seniority of applicants
B)
according to past personal acquaintance with parties
C)
according to the request of elected representatives, if made in public interest
D)
on merit alone
Option D is correct: on merit alone.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
A Government servant may engage a legal practitioner to present his case in a Rule 14 inquiry only when:
A)
The charge is serious
B)
The inquiry is against a Group ‘A’ officer
C)
The Presenting Officer is a legal practitioner, or the disciplinary authority permits it having regard to the circumstances
D)
The Government servant pays the legal fees personally
Option C is correct: The Presenting Officer is a legal practitioner, or the disciplinary authority permits it having regard to the circumstances.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Displaying an electoral symbol by a government servant on his vehicle is treated under CCS (Conduct) Rules as:
A)
a private act outside service rules
B)
permissible if done outside office hours
C)
using his influence in connection with an election
D)
permissible unless the vehicle is Government-owned
Option C is correct: using his influence in connection with an election.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under CCS (Leave) Rules, a government servant applies for earned leave, but the authority considers half pay leave more appropriate. Which of the following is the correct position?
A)
The authority may sanction half pay leave if earned leave is administratively inconvenient.
B)
The authority may alter the kind of leave if the government servant has sufficient half pay leave.
C)
The authority cannot alter the kind of leave due and applied for except at the written request of the Government servant.
D)
The authority may convert earned leave into any other leave after recording reasons in writing.
Option C is correct: The authority cannot alter the kind of leave due and applied for except at the written request of the Government servant..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under Rule 3-C of CCS (Conduct) Rules, which of the following is the most accurate statement of the main prohibition?
A)
No Government servant shall indulge in sexual harassment of a woman employee within the office premises.
B)
No Government servant shall indulge in sexual harassment of any woman during official duty hours.
C)
No Government servant shall indulge in any act of sexual harassment of any woman at any workplace.
D)
No Government servant shall indulge in sexual harassment of any woman subordinate to him at a Government workplace.
Option C is correct: No Government servant shall indulge in any act of sexual harassment of any woman at any workplace..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Which of the following is the most precise position of the CCS (Conduct) Rules regarding oral directions?
A)
Oral directions are invalid unless approved by the prescribed authority
B)
Oral directions may be acted upon, but the subordinate alone must record them later
C)
Oral directions are to be avoided as far as possible; if unavoidable, the superior is to confirm them in writing immediately thereafter
D)
In most cases, oral directions do not require confirmation in writing.
Option C is correct: Oral directions are to be avoided as far as possible; if unavoidable, the superior is to confirm them in writing immediately thereafter.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
An order of suspension must be reviewed before expiry of:
A)
30 days
B)
60 days
C)
90 days
D)
180 days
Option C is correct: 90 days.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
A government servant has acquired lien on a permanent post and is later appointed to officiate in another post. Under F.R. 13, what happens to his lien on the original post?
A)
It is suspended and can be revived only after approval of the President.
B)
It is terminated because officiating service creates a fresh lien.
C)
It is retained while he is officiating in another post.
D)
It is retained only if the officiating post carries lower pay.
Option C is correct: It is retained while he is officiating in another post..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
A Government servant is invited to become treasurer of an organisation that regularly supports political movements, though it is not registered as a political party. Under CCS (Conduct) Rules, he should:
A)
accept because the organisation is not formally a political party
B)
accept if he handles only accounts and not political speeches
C)
not associate with it if the organisation takes part in politics or political activity
D)
accept after informing his immediate superior orally
Option C is correct: not associate with it if the organisation takes part in politics or political activity.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
The _______ must see that all entries in the service book of a government servant are duly made and attested.
A)
Head of the Office
B)
Administrative Head
C)
Superior
D)
Audit Officer
Option A is correct: Head of the Office.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under Rule 3-C of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 relating to prohibition of sexual harassment of working women, which of the following is true?
A)
Only physical contact counts as sexual harassment.
B)
Creating a hostile work environment for women may amount to sexual harassment.
C)
Physical advances do not count as sexual harassment.
D)
Supervisors need not act against harassment.
Option B is correct: Creating a hostile work environment for women may amount to sexual harassment..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under F.R. 22, the option for fixation of pay from the date of promotion or from the date of next increment is not available in which of the following cases?
A)
Regular promotion to a higher post involving greater duties and responsibilities.
B)
Regular appointment to a new post not involving greater duties and responsibilities.
C)
Appointment on deputation to an ex-cadre post, or appointment on ad hoc basis or direct recruitment basis.
D)
Promotion followed by regular appointment without break.
Option C is correct: Appointment on deputation to an ex-cadre post, or appointment on ad hoc basis or direct recruitment basis..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
According to Manual of Office Procedure, the prime objective of all public service is to ________.
A)
ensure lawful use of public resources and compliance with prescribed procedures
B)
improve administrative efficiency through better office processes
C)
maintain proper records of decisions and reasons for action
D)
meet citizens’ needs and further enhance their welfare
Option D is correct: meet citizens’ needs and further enhance their welfare.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under Rule 14, the Presenting Officer appointed to present the case in support of the articles of charge may be a government servant or a ________.
A)
retired employee only
B)
police officer only
C)
departmental witness
D)
legal practitioner
Option D is correct: legal practitioner.
