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Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964

As Amended Upto 31.12.2014

Contents

• 1. Short title, commencement and application
• 2. Definitions
• 3. General
• 3-A. Promptness and Courtesy
• 3-B. Observance of Government’s policies
• 3-C. Prohibition of sexual harassment of working women
• 4. Employment of near relatives of Government servant in companies or firms
• 5. Taking part in politics and elections
• 6. Joining of association by Government servants
• 7. Demonstration and Strikes
• 8. Connection with Press or other media
• 9. Criticism of Government
• 10. Evidence before Committee or any other authority
• 11. Communication of official information
• 12. Subscriptions
• 13. Gifts
• 13-A. Dowry
• 14. Public demonstration in honour of Government servants
• 15. Private trade or employment
• 15-A. Subletting and vacation of Government accommodation
• 16. Investments, lending and borrowing
• 17. Insolvency and habitual indebtedness
• 18. Movable, immovable and valuable property
• 18-A. Restrictions on acquisition/disposal of property outside India
• 19. Vindication of acts and character of Government servants
• 20. Canvassing of non-official or other outside influence
• 21. Restriction regarding marriage
• 22. Consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs
• 22-A. Prohibition regarding employment of children below 14 years
• 23. Interpretation
• 24. Delegation of Powers
• 25. Repeal and Saving

Rule Highlights

Rule 1: Short title, commencement and application

• Called Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964.
• Enforced immediately, apply to all civil employees unless specifically exempted.
• Certain personnel, including railway staff, are exempt under specified conditions.

Rule 2: Definitions

• Government: Central Government.
• Government servant: Any person appointed to civil service/post, includes civilians in Defence Service.
• Members of family: Spouse, children/stepchildren (if dependent), and other relatives (if dependent).

Rule 3: General Duties

• Maintain integrity, devotion to duty, neutrality, and ethical behavior.
• Confidentiality, professionalism, transparency, diligence, courtesy.
• Defend constitutional values, avoid conflicts of interest, refrain from obligations to external influences.

Important Amendments

S.No.	Amendment	Rule(s) Affected
1	S.O. No. 4177 dated 12th December, 1964	1 to 25
2	Notification No. 25/46/64-Ests(A) dated 22nd June, 1965	16, 18
3	Notification No. 25/3/66-Ests (A) dated 3rd March, 1966	11

Explanatory Notes

For full details of each rule, amendments, exceptions, and interpretations, refer to the accompanying notes and explanations within each section of the CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964 document.

References and Hyperlinks

• Refer to official notifications for each amendment mentioned above for further details.
• Link to Government’s policy sites as required for updates.