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
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 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
A person threatens a witness before trial. The prosecution wants to prove this. Is it relevant?
A)
No
B)
Yes, as conduct
C)
Yes, only if recorded by police
D)
Yes, only if linked to motive
Option B is correct: Yes, as conduct.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Rule 19 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, a Government servant seeking to institute legal proceedings for vindication of his official acts must ordinarily obtain:
A)
Previous sanction of the Government.
B)
Approval of the Court concerned.
C)
Permission of the Head of Office.
D)
Concurrence of the Vigilance Department.
Option A is correct: Previous sanction of the Government..
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
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
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
A driver refuses to move his vehicle to the left to allow passage of a fire brigade vehicle responding to an emergency.
A)
No offence because the road is public.
B)
Offence because drivers must facilitate passage of emergency vehicles.
C)
Offence only if specifically ordered by a Magistrate.
D)
No offence if traffic is congested.
Option B is correct: Offence because drivers must facilitate passage of emergency vehicles..
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
A police officer lawfully requires a driver to produce vehicle documents. The driver refuses, stating that he will show them only before a Magistrate.
A)
Driver is correct
B)
Driver is correct if documents exist
C)
Driver commits no offence if the vehicle is registered
D)
Driver commits an offence by refusing lawful inspection
Option D is correct: Driver commits an offence by refusing lawful inspection.
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
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
A police officer maintains excellent performance records but routinely accepts favours from persons seeking official assistance. Although no bribe is proved, his conduct raises questions about impartiality. Which core obligation under Rule 3 is most directly affected?
A)
Absolute integrity
B)
Maintaining accountability
C)
Vindication of official acts
D)
Political neutrality
Option A is correct: Absolute integrity.
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
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
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
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
Which of the following facts may be proved in a judicial proceeding?
A)
Only facts in issue
B)
Only relevant facts
C)
Any fact the parties wish to prove
D)
Facts in issue and such other facts as are declared relevant
Option D is correct: Facts in issue and such other facts as are declared relevant.
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
A witness is questioned regarding his previous criminal conviction.
A)
Such questions are always irrelevant
B)
Such questions may be asked to test credibility
C)
Such questions require prior sanction
D)
Such questions are prohibited
Option B is correct: Such questions may be asked to test credibility.
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
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 person whose driving licence has been disqualified by a court continues to drive during the disqualification period.
A)
No offence if the licence card remains in his possession
B)
Offence equivalent to driving without a valid licence
C)
Offence only if he drives a transport vehicle
D)
No offence until the licence is formally cancelled
Option B is correct: Offence equivalent to driving without a valid licence.
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.
