Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which of the following best reflects the principle of “maintaining integrity” under Rule 3 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964?
A)
Avoiding all social interactions
B)
Performing duties honestly and without improper influence
C)
Maintaining secrecy in all matters
D)
Following orders irrespective of legality
Option B is correct: Performing duties honestly and without improper influence.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A Deputy SP joins an organisation that initially appears lawful. Later, the Government declares its activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India. The officer continues to participate in its meetings. His conduct is:
A)
Permissible until disciplinary proceedings begin
B)
Permissible if he disagrees with the Government’s view
C)
Inconsistent with CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964
D)
Protected by freedom of association
Option C is correct: Inconsistent with CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A falsely represents to B that certain land belongs to him. B purchases the land relying on that representation. Later, A claims the land was not his.
A)
A may deny ownership
B)
A is estopped from denying the truth of his representation
C)
Estoppel applies only in criminal cases
D)
Estoppel applies only to written statements
Option B is correct: A is estopped from denying the truth of his representation.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Rule 22A of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 prohibits employment of a child below the age of:
A)
12 years
B)
14 years
C)
16 years
D)
18 years
Option B is correct: 14 years.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
In a suit for recovery of money, one party seeks to prove the bad character of the defendant.
A)
Relevant in every civil case
B)
Generally irrelevant
C)
Conclusive proof
D)
Relevant only through expert evidence
Option B is correct: Generally irrelevant.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
An officer’s spouse accepts employment with a company that regularly supplies equipment to the officer’s department. The officer is aware of the employment but does not inform the Government. Which is the most appropriate conclusion?
A)
No issue since the spouse is not a Government servant.
B)
The officer may be in violation of Rule 4 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 relating to family members’ employment.
C)
No violation if the spouse was selected on merit.
D)
Only the spouse is responsible.
Option B is correct: The officer may be in violation of Rule 4 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 relating to family members’ employment..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A motorist overtakes another vehicle from the left side on a narrow road despite sufficient space on the right.
A)
Permissible if done safely
B)
Permissible if horn is sounded
C)
Contrary to the Rules of the Road Regulations
D)
Permissible if the vehicle ahead is slow-moving
Option C is correct: Contrary to the Rules of the Road Regulations.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
The licensing authority may disqualify a person from holding or obtaining a driving licence if he is:
A)
A government servant
B)
A habitual criminal or habitual drunkard
C)
A transport vehicle owner
D)
Above sixty years of age
Option B is correct: A habitual criminal or habitual drunkard.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which of the following is permissible under Rule 5 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964?
A)
Canvassing for a candidate in an election
B)
Holding office in a political party
C)
Exercising the right to vote without displaying political affiliation
D)
Organising election meetings
Option C is correct: Exercising the right to vote without displaying political affiliation.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A trial court improperly admits one piece of evidence, but there remains overwhelming lawful evidence supporting conviction.
A)
Conviction must automatically be set aside
B)
Entire trial becomes void
C)
Conviction need not be reversed if no failure of justice occurred
D)
Retrial is mandatory
Option C is correct: Conviction need not be reversed if no failure of justice occurred.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A driver holding only an LMV (Non-Transport) licence is found driving a commercial taxi. What is the appropriate offence?
A)
Section 3 read with Section 181
B)
Section 5 read with Section 180
C)
Section 192A
D)
Section 130
Option A is correct: Section 3 read with Section 181.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which authority is empowered to suspend or cancel a driving licence upon conviction for certain offences under Section 22 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988?
A)
Court
B)
Superintendent of Police (Traffic)
C)
District Magistrate
D)
Licensing Authority alone
Option A is correct: Court.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A prosecution witness turns against the prosecution during trial. Who may permit cross-examination by the party calling him?
A)
Police Officer
B)
Public Prosecutor
C)
Court
D)
Magistrate only
Option C is correct: Court.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing observes pedestrians waiting to cross. He accelerates to pass before they enter the crossing.
A)
Permissible if speed limit is not exceeded
B)
Permissible if no pedestrian has stepped onto the crossing
C)
Contrary to the Rules of the Road Regulations
D)
Permissible if horn is sounded
Option C is correct: Contrary to the Rules of the Road Regulations.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A police officer frequently enters into informal financial arrangements with local businessmen, borrowing small amounts and repaying them promptly. None of the businessmen have current official dealings with him, but several are likely to seek official permissions from his office in the future. What is the best legal reasoning under the CCS (Conduct) Rules?
A)
There can be no issue because all loans are repaid.
B)
The conduct is permissible because the businessmen currently have no official dealings.
C)
Such conduct may undermine the appearance of integrity and impartiality expected under Rule 3.
D)
The conduct is governed exclusively by Rule 18 relating to property.
Option C is correct: Such conduct may undermine the appearance of integrity and impartiality expected under Rule 3..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A learner’s licence holder drives a motorcycle displaying the “L” mark properly but without carrying the learner’s licence document.
A)
No offence because the “L” mark is displayed.
B)
Offence because the learner must carry the licence while driving.
C)
Offence only if involved in an accident.
D)
No offence if identity is proved later.
Option B is correct: Offence because the learner must carry the licence while driving..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
An Executive Engineer frequently buys and sells shares on a stock exchange through an authorized broker. Select the correct answer on the basis of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.
A)
Violation because frequent trading amounts to speculation
B)
No violation - trading on stock exchange is allowed
C)
No violation if he declares all trades annually
D)
Violation only if losses occur
Option A is correct: Violation because frequent trading amounts to speculation.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A driver repeatedly blows the horn in a “No Horn” zone near a hospital.
A)
Only a municipal offence
B)
Violation of the Rules of the Road Regulations
C)
Offence only if patients complain
D)
No offence during daytime
Option B is correct: Violation of the Rules of the Road Regulations.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
An admission is:
A)
Conclusive proof of the matter admitted
B)
Irrelevant unless made before a Magistrate
C)
A statement suggesting an inference as to a fact in issue or relevant fact
D)
A statement made only by an accused person
Option C is correct: A statement suggesting an inference as to a fact in issue or relevant fact.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which of the following is prohibited under Rule 20 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964?
A)
Submitting a representation without following proper channel
B)
Seeking legal advice
C)
Bringing political or other outside influence to further service interests
D)
Appealing against an adverse order
Option C is correct: Bringing political or other outside influence to further service interests.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A Superintendent of Police is invited to deliver a lecture at a private university on challenges in policing. During the lecture, he expresses his personal disagreement with a recently announced Government policy on criminal justice administration. He makes it clear that the views are his own and not those of the Government. Which of the following is the most appropriate legal conclusion?
A)
No violation because he expressly stated that the views were personal.
B)
No violation because the lecture was delivered in an academic institution.
C)
The officer may violate Rule 9, as a Government servant is restricted from publicly criticizing Government policy irrespective of the forum.
D)
Violation occurs only if the lecture is published in the media.
Option C is correct: The officer may violate Rule 9, as a Government servant is restricted from publicly criticizing Government policy irrespective of the forum..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Rule 4 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, a Government servant shall not permit any member of his family to accept employment under a person or firm if:
A)
The remuneration is below the minimum wages fixed by the Government
B)
The employment is outside India
C)
The person or firm has official dealings with the Government servant
D)
The employment is contractual in nature
Option C is correct: The person or firm has official dealings with the Government servant.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
When one person has, by his declaration, act or omission, intentionally caused another to believe a thing to be true and to act upon such belief, he cannot afterwards deny the truth of that thing. This principle is known as:
A)
Presumption
B)
Admission
C)
Estoppel
D)
Res judicata
Option C is correct: Estoppel.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A Superintendent of Police receives an oral instruction from a superior officer to expedite a sensitive investigation in a particular manner. The SP believes the instruction may not be consistent with established procedures. What should he do under the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964?
A)
Follow the instruction without question
B)
Ignore the instruction
C)
Seek clarification through the prescribed channels and obtain written confirmation where necessary
D)
Refer the matter directly to the Chief Secretary
Option C is correct: Seek clarification through the prescribed channels and obtain written confirmation where necessary.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A driver involved in an accident refuses to disclose the name and address of the vehicle owner when demanded by a police officer.
A)
No offence because only the owner can disclose it
B)
Offence because the driver is required to furnish such information
C)
Offence only after written notice
D)
No offence if registration certificate is available
Option B is correct: Offence because the driver is required to furnish such information.
