Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under SR 202, Heads of Office must show Service Books to Government servants:
A)
Every month
B)
Every six months
C)
Every year
D)
Only before retirement
Option C is correct: Every year.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
A government servant has already submitted a transfer request through proper official channel. Pending decision, he asks a respected community leader to personally speak to the superior authority so that his posting may be considered favourably. Which of the following is the most accurate position?
A)
The conduct is prohibited under Rule 20
B)
The conduct is not prohibited because the Government servant had first submitted a representation through proper channel.
C)
The conduct is prohibited only if the community leader is a politician or elected representative.
D)
The conduct is not prohibited unless the superior authority actually grants the favourable posting.
Option A is correct: The conduct is prohibited under Rule 20.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under SR 200, entries made in the service book of a Government servant regarding period of suspension shall be attested by?
A)
The Head of Office
B)
The Draw & Disbursing Officer
C)
The Accounts Officer
D)
The Attesting Officer
Option A is correct: The Head of Office.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
A Service Book is primarily maintained to record ________.
A)
the verified service particulars required for pension, leave and retirement-related scrutiny
B)
the official record of appointments, pay fixation, increments, transfers and leave of a government servant
C)
every step in the official life of a government servant
D)
the administrative and financial entries necessary for service verification
Option C is correct: every step in the official life of a government servant.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Which statement best reflects the principle under F.R. 17(1)?
A)
Pay is attached to the appointment order, not actual duty
B)
Pay and allowances continue until a replacement joins
C)
Pay and allowances are linked to assumption and discharge of duties of the post
D)
Pay starts from the date of selection by the competent authority
Option C is correct: Pay and allowances are linked to assumption and discharge of duties of the post.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under Rule 21 of GFR 2017, the expenditure from public money should not be prima facie more than the ________ demands.
A)
budget provision
B)
sanctioning authority
C)
financial year
D)
occasion
Option D is correct: occasion.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Ordinarily, under the CCS (Leave) Rules, Commuted Leave is:
A)
Granted without any certification and debited against Earned Leave
B)
Granted on medical certificate and debited against Half Pay Leave
C)
Granted only after retirement and debited against Leave Not Due
D)
Granted without medical certificate and debited against Half Pay Leave
Option B is correct: Granted on medical certificate and debited against Half Pay Leave.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
“Allotment” under FR 9 refers to:
A)
Assignment of official duties
B)
Allocation of funds
C)
Distribution of workload
D)
Grant of license to occupy Government accommodation for residence
Option D is correct: Grant of license to occupy Government accommodation for residence.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
The efficiency of persons handling information in a department is judged by their ability to dispose of issues with ________.
A)
procedural accuracy and proper documentation
B)
timely submission and administrative consistency
C)
speed and quality
D)
transparency and observance of hierarchy
Option C is correct: speed and quality.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under F.R. 22, the option to have pay fixed from the date of promotion or from the date of next increment is generally to be exercised within:
A)
fifteen days
B)
one month
C)
three months
D)
six months
Option B is correct: one month.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
A Government servant who is on Foreign Service, upon his re-transfer to Government service, his service book shall be sent to :
A)
Head of Office
B)
Draw & Disbursing Officer
C)
Dealing Assistant
D)
Audit Officer
Option D is correct: Audit Officer.
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
Under SR 202, Heads of Office must show Service Books to Government servants:
A)
Every month
B)
Every six months
C)
Every year
D)
Only before retirement
Option C is correct: Every year.
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
Manual of Office Procedure lays down essential procedures for efficient information and file management, including processing, handling and control of official information either on paper or in ________.
A)
digital form
B)
computerized records
C)
electronic correspondence
D)
eOffice workflow
Option A is correct: digital form.
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
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 FR 9, “Duty” includes:
A)
Service as apprentice followed by confirmation
B)
Only confirmed service
C)
Any voluntary work
D)
Training outside India
Option A is correct: Service as apprentice followed by confirmation.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under Rule 21 of GFR 2017, the standard of vigilance expected from an officer incurring public expenditure is comparable to:
A)
the care expected from a trained auditor
B)
the vigilance a person of ordinary prudence would exercise over his own money
C)
the discretion of a sanctioning authority in administrative matters
D)
the scrutiny applied by the Ministry of Finance
Option B is correct: the vigilance a person of ordinary prudence would exercise over his own money.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Recovery from pay of the whole or part of pecuniary loss caused to Government by negligence or breach of orders is a ________ penalty.
A)
major
B)
minor
C)
appellate
D)
provisional
Option B is correct: minor.
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
The Government servant is required to appear before the inquiring authority within ________ from the date of receipt by the inquiring authority of the articles of charge and statement of imputations.
A)
10 working days
B)
5 working days
C)
15 calendar days
D)
30 calendar days
Option A is correct: 10 working days.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, which of the following is true about Leave Not Due?
A)
Leave Not Due may be granted to temporary Government servants suffering from Leprosy with at least one year of service
B)
Temporary Government servants are not eligible for Leave Not Due
C)
Leave Not Due requires no medical certificate
D)
Leave Not Due applies only to permanent employees
Option B is correct: Temporary Government servants are not eligible for Leave Not Due.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
“Fee” under FR 9 excludes:
A)
Non-recurring payment from non-Government sources
B)
Unearned income like property rent and dividends
C)
Payments for sports participation as amateur
D)
Both (b) and (c)
Option D is correct: Both (b) and (c).
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-V
Leave Not Due granted to a Government servant is debited against:
A)
Half pay leave subsequently earned
B)
Earned leave subsequently earned
C)
Commuted leave subsequently applied for
D)
Extraordinary leave subsequently sanctioned
Option A is correct: Half pay leave subsequently earned.
