Ethics and Integrity- TNPSC and UPSC

Ethics and Integrity- TNPSC and UPSC

Author: Vishnupriya
Publisher: Tamizhi Books

The 2nd Edition of Ethics and Integrity by Vishnupriya, published by Tamizhi Books, is a comprehensive, exam-focused resource crafted for aspirants of TNPSC Group I, Group II, and other competitive examinations where Ethics and Integrity form a crucial component.

This edition has been thoroughly updated, expanded, and refined to meet the evolving demands of the civil services examinations while also providing a strong foundation in ethical reasoning, administrative conduct, and public-service values.

Written in clear, accessible English, the book bridges classical ethical concepts with modern administrative requirements, making it useful both for exam preparation and for developing a principled public-service mindset.

Key Features of the 2nd Edition

1. Complete Coverage of the Updated TNPSC Ethics Syllabus

• Ethics and Human Interface
• Attitude & Values
• Emotional Intelligence
• Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers
• Public Service Values
• Ethical Issues in Governance
• Probity in Public Life
• Case Studies & Administrative Dilemmas

2. Simple, Student-Friendly Explanations

Complex concepts like morality, conscience, virtue ethics, ethical dilemmas, and administrative integrity are broken down with clarity and real-world examples.

3. Public Administration–Oriented Approach

The book connects ethics with:

• Governance principles
• Accountability mechanisms
• Transparency and Citizen-centric administration
• Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct
• Work culture & challenges in bureaucracy

4. Practical Case Studies

This edition includes newly added case scenarios, MCQs, and example-based explanations that help students apply ethical principles in administrative situations.

5. Indian Context with Universal Perspective

Along with global ethicists and theories, the book integrates:

• Indian moral philosophy
• Thirukkural-based ethical insights
• Public service values rooted in Indian governance traditions

6. Ideal for Self-Study & Classroom Learning

The structure, examples, definitions, and summaries at the end of chapters make this book suitable for fast revision before exams.

About the Author
The author is serving as a Deputy Collector under the Tamil Nadu Civil services -2019 Batch, and at present working as the System Analyst at Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency, Chennai. She has completed has graduation in BE-ECE, and was appointed into the TN Civil Services through Group-I examination, in which she had secured 8th rank at the State Level. She worked as the District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer- Dharmapuri, the Revenue Divisional Officer-Vellore Sub-Division and as the Revenue Divisional Officer-Chengalpattu Sub-Division, before her current job. She has appeared for the Civil Services interview twice in 2020 & 2022. She was allocated with the Indian Postal and Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service- IPTAFS, in 2020 which she did not prefer and continuing in the State Civil Services.