adminJune 8, 2026comment (0)IAS Mains, KAS Mains

HIMALAI IAS & KAS MAINS SYLLABUS- ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE

1. Attitude and Integrity

  • Attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life, and a problem-solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced while dealing with society.
  • (A case study approach may be used.)

2. Ethics and Human Interface

  • Essence, determinants, and consequences of ethics in human actions.
  • Dimensions of ethics.
  • Ethics in private and public relationships.
  • Human values: Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrators.
  • Role of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values.

3. Attitude

  • Content, structure, and functions of attitude.
  • Its influence and relationship with thought and behaviour.
  • Moral and political attitudes.
  • Social influence and persuasion.

4. Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service

  • Integrity.
  • Impartiality and non-partisanship.
  • Objectivity.
  • Dedication to public service.
  • Empathy.
  • Tolerance and compassion towards weaker sections of society.

5. Emotional Intelligence

  • Concepts of emotional intelligence.
  • Utilities and applications of emotional intelligence in administration and governance.

6. Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

  • Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and around the world.

7. Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

  • Status and problems.
  • Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions.
  • Laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance.
  • Accountability and ethical governance.
  • Strengthening ethical and moral values in governance.
  • Ethical issues in international relations and funding.
  • Corporate governance.

8. Probity in Governance

  • Concept of public service.
  • Philosophical basis of governance and probity.
  • Information sharing and transparency in government.
  • Right to Information (RTI).
  • Codes of Ethics.
  • Codes of Conduct.
  • Citizen’s Charters.
  • Work culture.
  • Quality of service delivery.
  • Utilization of public funds.
  • Challenges of corruption.

9. Case Studies

  • Case studies on the above issues.
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adminMay 9, 2025comment (0)KAS Mains

KPSC KAS New Syllabus 2026

KPSC stands for Karnataka Public Service Commission that examines the accomplishment of Groups A, B, C, and D posts within the province of Karnataka. For recruiting Group A and B officers in the Karnataka Administrative Service or KAS, Gazetted Probationers Exam is conducted. KPSC KAS also stands for Kerala Public Service Commission- Kerala Administrative Service.

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adminDecember 21, 2021comment (0)Exam Preparation, IAS Mains, IAS Prelims, KAS Mains

Are you an Undergraduate…? waiting for your graduation to start your preparation for IAS & KAS…? Early preparation is the right approach of clearing IAS & KAS.

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