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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Question | Sub-domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | Lateral entry in higher civil services — need and implications | Recruitment: lateral entry |
| 2016 | 5 | First ARC on generalists-specialists (partly related to T118) | Personnel: specialists |
| 2013 | — | (Theory X/Y — Topic 113, not 117) | — |
Pattern observations:
- Only one direct question in 5 years — topic is low PYQ frequency but 2026 pattern (no 2-mark questions) may bring more emphasis.
- Lateral entry and civil service neutrality are current-affairs-linked and likely to appear in 2026.
- AIS Conduct Rules — likely as 5-mark factual question.