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title: "CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964: Civil Servant Ethics"
description: "The Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 set ethical standards for Indian civil servants, crucial for UPSC candidates and governance integrity."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 prescribe ethical and behavioural standards governing the official and personal conduct of Indian central government civil servants.
- How do the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 differ from the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965?
- Do the 1964 Rules apply to IAS and IPS officers?
- What does Rule 9 mean for officers dealing with foreign affairs?
- Can central government servants legally go on strike under these Rules?

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The Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 prescribe ethical and behavioural standards governing the official and personal conduct of Indian central government civil servants.

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