The Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 Part II - Classification

MCQs on Classification of Central Civil Services

Test your knowledge about the classification of Central Civil Services as per the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965. Each question is based on the actual provisions of the rules.

1. How are the Civil Services of the Union classified according to Rule 4?

(a) Class I, II, III, and IV

(b) Group A, B, C, and D

(c) Category X, Y, and Z

(d) Level 1, 2, 3, and 4

Correct Answer: (b) Group A, B, C, and D

As per Rule 4(1) of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, the Civil Services of the Union are classified into Central Civil Services, Group 'A', 'B', 'C', and 'D'.

2. What does Rule 4(2) state about Services with multiple grades?

(a) All grades must be in the same group

(b) Different grades may be included in different groups

(c) Only two grades can be in different groups

(d) The highest grade determines the group for all grades

Correct Answer: (b) Different grades may be included in different groups

Rule 4(2) states that if a Service consists of more than one grade, different grades of such Service may be included in different groups.

3. Where are the specific Services and grades for each group specified?

(a) In the Constitution of India

(b) In the Schedule to the Rules

(c) In separate notifications by Ministries

(d) In the Official Gazette every year

Correct Answer: (b) In the Schedule to the Rules

As per Rule 5, the Central Civil Services of different groups consist of the Services and grades of Services specified in the Schedule to the Rules.

4. How are civil posts under the Union classified according to Rule 6?

(a) By a general or special order of the President

(b) By the Union Public Service Commission

(c) By the Department of Personnel and Training

(d) By the Ministry of Home Affairs

Correct Answer: (a) By a general or special order of the President

Rule 6 states that civil posts under the Union shall be classified by a general or special order of the President into Central Civil Posts, Group 'A', 'B', 'C', and 'D'.

5. What does Rule 6-A state about references to the old classification system?

(a) They remain valid for five years after the commencement of these rules

(b) They should be ignored completely

(c) They shall be construed as references to the new group system

(d) They need to be updated by each department individually

Correct Answer: (c) They shall be construed as references to the new group system

Rule 6-A states that all references to Central Civil Services/Central Civil Posts, Class I, II, III, and IV in force before the commencement of these rules shall be construed as references to Group 'A', 'B', 'C', and 'D' respectively.

6. According to Rule 6-A, any reference to "Class or Classes" should be construed as reference to:

(a) "Category or Categories"

(b) "Level or Levels"

(c) "Group or Groups"

(d) "Division or Divisions"

Correct Answer: (c) "Group or Groups"

Rule 6-A explicitly states that any reference to "Class or Classes" should be construed as reference to "Group or Groups".

7. What is the General Central Service according to Rule 7?

(a) The highest category of Central Services

(b) A service that includes all Central Civil posts not included in any other Central Civil Service

(c) A service specifically for generalist administrators

(d) A temporary service for probationers

Correct Answer: (b) A service that includes all Central Civil posts not included in any other Central Civil Service

Rule 7 states that Central Civil posts of any group not included in any other Central Civil Service shall be deemed to be included in the General Central Service of the corresponding group.

8. When a Government servant is appointed to a post not included in any other Central Civil Service, what happens?

(a) They remain without any service classification

(b) They are deemed to be a member of the General Central Service

(c) They must be specifically assigned to a service by the President

(d) They are automatically placed in Group D

Correct Answer: (b) They are deemed to be a member of the General Central Service

As per Rule 7, a Government servant appointed to any post not included in any other Central Civil Service shall be deemed to be a member of the General Central Service unless already a member of any other Central Civil Service of the same group.

9. Which of the following is NOT a classification group for Central Civil Services?

(a) Group A

(b) Group B

(c) Group C

(d) Group E

Correct Answer: (d) Group E

As per Rule 4(1), the Civil Services of the Union are classified into Central Civil Services, Group 'A', 'B', 'C', and 'D' only. There is no Group E classification.

10. What is the relationship between a service and its grades according to the Rules?

(a) All grades of a service must be in the same group

(b) Different grades of a service may be in different groups

(c) Only technical services can have grades in different groups

(d) The group classification applies only to services, not to grades

Correct Answer: (b) Different grades of a service may be in different groups

Rule 4(2) explicitly states that if a Service consists of more than one grade, different grades of such Service may be included in different groups.

These questions are based on Part II - Classification of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965.

CCS CCA Rules, Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 - One Liners

Q ➤ 1. CCS CCA Rules Came into effect : Ans ➤ 1st Dec, 1965

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Q ➤ 2. Applicable to Civilian govt servants including working in --Ans ➤ defence services

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Q ➤ 3. Only --- or higher can suspend the delinquent official.Ans ➤ Appointing authority

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Q ➤ 4. Suspension order for 90 days, can be extended for next --Ans ➤ 90 days.

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Q ➤ 5. Authority for Appointing group A –Ans ➤ President

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Q ➤ 6. Group B,C and D post – Ans ➤ Appointing Authority

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Q ➤ 7. Suspension means – Ans ➤ Temporary withdrawal of duties.

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Q ➤ 8. A Working Defence Assistant can have --- at a time.Ans ➤ 4/3 cases

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Q ➤ 9. A retired government servant acting as Defence Assistant should satisfy the Inquiry Officer that he does not have more than ---- cases at hand at a time including the case in question.Ans ➤ seven (7)

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Q ➤ 10. Authority competent to place a Government servant under suspension: Ans ➤ Appointing/ Disciplinary Authority

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Q ➤ 11. Penalty under Rule 11 can be imposed only by : Ans ➤ Punishing/ Disciplinary Authority

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Q ➤ 12. Period up to which an order of suspension can be reviewed:Ans ➤ before expiry of 90 days from the effective date of suspension, can be expanded further 90 days.

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Q ➤ 13. Departmental action can also be taken simultaneously when the same matter has been taken up in the --- for prosecution of a Government servant.Ans ➤ Court of Law

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Q ➤ 14. Appeal : Appeal should be presented to the authority to whom appeal lies within --- days. It should be presented separately. Content of appeal should be material statements and arguments.Ans ➤ 45

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Q ➤ 15. Recovery of GPF subscription is not permissible from the --- allowance.Ans ➤ subsistence

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Q ➤ 16. Personal hearing can be allowed by Appellate Authority in case of -----Ans ➤ major penalty.

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Q ➤ 17. De-novo proceedings: De novo trial means ---- ordered by an appellate court in exceptional cases when the original trial failed to make a determination in a manner dictated by law. The trial is conducted afresh by the court as if there had not been a trial in the first.Ans ➤ New Trial

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Q ➤ 18. Competent authority to review/revise the punishment orders of a Government serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department: Ans ➤ Comptroller and Auditor-General.

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Q ➤ 19. Permission of which commission is necessary for enhancing / setting aside/ cancellation of penalty already imposed on a Government Servant : Ans ➤ UPSC

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Q ➤ 20. A government employee cannot appeal on an order of -----.Ans ➤ transfer

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Q ➤ 21. If, as a result of disciplinary proceedings any of the prescribed punishments (e.g. censure, reduction to a lower post, etc) is imposed on a Government servant, a record of the same should invariably be kept in : Ans ➤ Personal file, confidential roll, service records.

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Q ➤ 22. Where it is not possible for the Inquiry Authority to adhere to the time limit of completion of enquiry, the Inquiring Authority may record the reasons and seek extension of time from the : Ans ➤ Disciplinary Authority

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Q ➤ 23. It is mandatory to recover overpayments from the ---- allowance.Ans ➤ subsistence

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Q ➤ 24. Recovery from Subsistence allowance shall compulsorily be made for : Ans ➤ Subscription of CGEGIS, Payment of income tax, Licence fee of Govt. Accommodation and allied charges, Repayment towards loans and advances, CGHS contribution.

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Q ➤ 25. Department proceedings shall not be instituted of any event which took place more than ---- years .Ans ➤ 4

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Q ➤ 26. Within ---- days should the withheld amount of pension wealth be paid to the subscriber on conclusion of the department or Judicial proceedings.Ans ➤ 90

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Q ➤ 27. Advice of ---- is taken before initiating criminal proceedings.Ans ➤ Government Counsel

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Q ➤ 28. How many disciplinary cases are restricted for retired government employees for grant of honorarium when he/she works as an inquiry/presenting Officer? Ans ➤ : 8 cases in a year with not more than 4 cases at a time

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Q ➤ 29. How many disciplinary cases are restricted for working government employees for grant of honorarium when he/she worked as an inquiry/presenting Officer? Ans ➤ : 10 cases in a year with not more than 2 cases at a time..

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Q ➤ 30. Government servant to submit of statement of defence against the charge sheet : Ans ➤ 15 days

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Q ➤ 31. An suspended Government Employee can work as ---- for another employee.Ans ➤ Defence Assistant

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