APSC GS Paper 4

Prepare for APSC CCE GS Paper 4 (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) with comprehensive previous year question (PYQ) solutions, model answers, case study analysis, ethical frameworks, and answer writing practice. Cover important topics including Ethics and Human Interface, Human Values, Attitude, Emotional Intelligence, Aptitude & Foundational Values for Civil Services, Probity in Governance, Public Service Ethics, Corporate Governance, Accountability, Transparency, Information Sharing, Codes of Ethics, Citizen's Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery, Utilization of Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption, and Ethics Case Studies. This page provides exam-oriented, syllabus-based content to help aspirants build ethical reasoning and maximize their score in the APSC Mains Examination.

Q.17 You are HOD of a government department. Mr. A is a very efficient employee in your office. He comes to office on time, leaves after everyone has left and never says no to any work you assign to him. One day, one woman by the name of Mrs. B comes to your office. She alleges that she is the first wife of Mr. A and that A has married a second time without informing her. She says that she does not want to complain against him, but needs your intervention in ensuring that A gives a monthly maintenance. Upon enquiry, you find that A has indeed married a second time without divorcing Mrs. B. A has also informed you that the marriage with Mrs. B broke down due to irreconcilable differences and that A had offered to give her maintenance which she refused. A has further stated that Mrs. B demanded a much higher maintenance-nearly half his salary-which A refused as he now has children from his second wife and also a home loan. You know that it is illegal for a government servant to marry second time without divorcing the first.

January 16, 2025

APSC GS Paper 4

Q.18 What is the importance of discretion for a civil servant? Discuss some of the areas where you as a civil servant might have to exercise discretion. Do you think that discretion also increases the possibility of corruption? Critically examine.

Q.15 There are situations where a public servant faces dilemma between what is written in the law and what her empathy and compassion call for. How should a public servant resolve this dilemma? What should she prioritise? Discuss with suitable example.

Q.13 “A man with integrity refuses to be compromised.” Elaborate with reference to a real-life example.