According to the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, every member of the service shall maintain:

• Integrity – Be honest and transparent in all actions.
• Impartiality- Make decisions based on merits , without bias and favoritism
• Accountability-Take responsibilities of decisions and actions.
• Treat other with dignity and respect.
• Maintain a high level of competence and expertise.
• Be loyal to the organization and the public interest.
• Work efficiently and effectively.
• Protect sensitive information.                                                                                                                                   Conduct Rules-

1. Maintain political neutrality avoid political activities and biases.
2. Disclose personal assets and interest to avoid conflicts.
3. A legally enforceable code of conduct sets out the standards of behavior expected of those working in the public service.
4. The Civil Service code outlines the Civil Service’s core values, and the standards of behavior expected of all civil servants in upholding these values.
5. In India, the current set of ethical norms are the Conduct Rules, contained in the Central Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and analogous rules applicable to members of the All India Services or employees of various State Governments.
6. The code of behavior as enunciated in the Conduct Rules contain general norms like ‘maintaining integrity and absolute devotion to duty’
7. These conduct rules do not constitute a code of ethics.
8. Speak up against wrongdoing and unethical behavior.