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| Concept | Key Fact | RPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| AIS Services | IAS, IPS, IFoS — Art. 312 (Rajya Sabha power) | AIS constitutional basis |
| UPSC Exam | Prelim + Mains (9 papers) + Interview; ~11L applicants, ~1,000 selected | Recruitment 5-mark |
| LBSNAA | Mussoorie; Foundation Course 16 weeks; IAS training | Training institutions |
| SVP NPA | Hyderabad; IPS training | Training institutions |
| IGNFA | Dehradun; IFoS training | Training institutions |
| DPC | Group A — UPSC member chairs; evaluates APAR + vigilance | Promotion system |
| APAR | Replaced ACR 2009; 10-point scale; SPARROW online | Performance appraisal |
| Dev Dutt case | 2008 SC — APAR must be disclosed; adverse entries communicated | APAR reform |
| Lateral Entry | 2018, DoPT; Joint Secy/Director; 2024 withdrawn (reservation issue) | Recruitment reform |
| AIS Conduct Rules | 1968; prohibits: political activity, gifts >₹5,000, outside employment | Code of conduct |
| CCS Conduct Rules | 1964; applies to Central Government employees other than AIS | Code of conduct |
| Neutrality | Serves government of the day impartially; no partisan activity | Civil service ethics |
| Civil Services Board | 2014 (Centre); consulted before IAS transfers | Transfer protection |
| 2nd ARC | 2005–08; Moily; fixed tenure, CSB, Civil Services Act | Reform |
| Hota Committee | 2004; domain specialisation, 360-degree APAR | Reform |
| Art. 311 | No dismissal without inquiry; opportunity to be heard | Service protection |