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Civil Services: Structure and Features

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Encompasses the All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFoS), Central Services, and State Services that execute government policies. The Constitution envisions a permanent, neutral bureaucracy to maintain continuity. Recruitment is typically merit-based through UPSC or SPSC exams. Notable features include security of tenure, political neutrality, and hierarchical organization. Civil servants play key roles in policy advice, field implementation, and administration. However, challenges like bureaucratic red tape, corruption, and inadequate training hamper efficiency. Reforms (e.g., lateral entry, performance-based appraisals) aim to modernize the civil services for responsive, accountable governance in a rapidly evolving democracy.

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