Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
6. For effective functioning of civil services, what should be the main characteristics of aptitude? Elucidate with justification. (250 words)
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and aptitude by Lexicon publications
Why the question:
The question is based on the theme of Aptitude.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the characteristics of aptitude that is essential for effective functioning of civil services.
Directive:
Elucidate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define what Aptitude is.
Body:
Define aptitude and briefly explain difference in aptitude and attitude. Aptitude deals with ability, capability of a person, which is inborn, innate based on nature not nurture. It is related to future potential of a person.
Explain the main characteristics of aptitude; talk about Professional competence, Social competence, Ethical competence, Emotional competence etc.
Discuss its importance in overall.
Conclusion:
Potential for civil servants are not only related with knowledge & skill but also values & ethics that they should have ability to with stand values in difficult time. i.e. civil servant can be considered competent if his aptitude consists of Holistic competence.
