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DOPT
Department of Personnel and Training — the central government department that oversees recruitment, training, and career management of civil servants in India.
Detailed Application Form — a comprehensive form filled by candidates after qualifying Prelims, before the Mains examination. It captures service preferences, hobbies, and personal details used during the Interview.
Non-justiciable guidelines (Part IV, Articles 36-51) for the state to establish a just society. They complement Fundamental Rights and guide legislation and governance.
A confidential file maintained for each civil servant containing their complete service record, performance appraisals, and disciplinary history.