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Question 2.(a)ExplainGS4GS1

As professionals, civil servants are career-focused and are also self-interested. At the same time, their service ethos imposes an obligation to serve the public interest selflessly. Is it possible for a civil servant to reconcile career and service obligation? Explain your position.

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Introduction

Atman mohaksthom Jagathayyatha (For the salvation of individual self as per the wellbeing of all) this motto of Ramkrishna Mission can be equally applied for civil services as it provides unique excellent opportunity for both individual growth & societal development.

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Main Body

Possibility to reconcile both career & service obligations:

1Dedication to public service at all levels & also as a means for career growth in Indian civil services
The excellent public servants who achieve unthinkable are always recognized by the government ex: Civil Justice award awards
2Compassionate & efficient civil servants doing their served sufficiently are always respected
The government

ex: Compassionate & efficient civil servants doing their served sufficiently are always [illegible]

Possibility to reconcile both career & service obligations:

1Dedication to public service at all end in is also a means for career growth in Indian civil services
The excellent public servants who achieve unthinkable are always recognized by the government

ex: Civil Service award awards

2Compassionate & efficient civil servants doing their served sufficiently are always respected by the government

ex: Civil Justice award awards

3Compassionate & efficient civil servants doing their served sufficiently are always
156 words1 paragraphs3 bullet points
  • Good opening with philosophical quote
  • Attempts to balance both perspectives

Topper

Sachin

Subject & Paper

GS4GS1

Topic

Ethics

Career vs service obligation

Balancing self-interest and public interest

Writing Stats

196

Total words

1

Paragraphs

3

Bullets

Philosophical, attempting to reconcile tensions

Tone