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General Studies IV · Subtopic

Impartiality and non-partisanship

Official syllabus

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.

UPSC CSE 2026 notification

What this covers

Impartiality requires decisions on relevant grounds rather than favouritism. Non-partisanship concerns the official's relationship to political competition; these are related but distinct standards.

Key ideas

  • equal treatment
  • political neutrality
  • reasons
  • appearance

Official wording is from UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2026 notification, the current baseline for CSE 2027 preparation. Always check the latest notification at upsc.gov.in. Scopes and key ideas are CSE One's study map and are being expanded.

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