Syllabus: GS 2 – Role of civil services in a democracy.
| Civil Services Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow change in India? Critically examine. | 2014 |
| Civil Services “Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India.” Comment. | 2016 |
| Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality. Comment | 2017 |
| “Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context, suggest reforms in Civil Service for Strengthening Democracy. | 2020 |