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Why I am not a Civil Servant
Autobiographical reminiscences of a former civil servant of India discussing the sorry state of Indian civil services.
- GenresIndia
204 pages, Paperback
Published January 22, 2018
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August 19, 2020
A diatribe against civil service elitism. The writer cum civil servant tried to share his pessimistic view on civil servants being closed caste and condescension. Though the initial pages evoked flamboyancy,the middle portions faltered and become too mainstream. Nevertheless the author's bonafide rants and eloquent skills deserves acclaim.
April 16, 2014
The Book is really an insight of the current structure of Civil Services in India. A civil service aspirant must read this book before they start for the preparations.
I was really amazed of how bad the system of India has become, it gave true shape of the corrupt Indian system and how good people have no say the working of the system.
It seems like we don't just merely need good people in the system, but an entire new system that does not depend on the "Goodness or Evil" of people working, but a self-sustained system.
Yes, we need Change not of people but of system.
I was really amazed of how bad the system of India has become, it gave true shape of the corrupt Indian system and how good people have no say the working of the system.
It seems like we don't just merely need good people in the system, but an entire new system that does not depend on the "Goodness or Evil" of people working, but a self-sustained system.
Yes, we need Change not of people but of system.
August 7, 2021
A must read book for every social animal
When I start reading in first half, it was difficult to go with the language and way of explanation. But the second half was simply superb. It is always good to get knowledge from other's experience. I prescribe this book to all the civil service aspirants and people dealing with public service. I really thank author for sharing his experience. Thank u sir🙏 God Bless U.. No words to say. you are simply great👏👏👍
When I start reading in first half, it was difficult to go with the language and way of explanation. But the second half was simply superb. It is always good to get knowledge from other's experience. I prescribe this book to all the civil service aspirants and people dealing with public service. I really thank author for sharing his experience. Thank u sir🙏 God Bless U.. No words to say. you are simply great👏👏👍
April 12, 2014
Rants of a highly frustrated Civil Servant! The arguments put are effective and the flow of thoughts is impeccable! The author prefaces the text by focusing his anger towards Civil Service elitism however he ends up eulogising his exploits in the service, which kind of fails the premise of the book! A fun read, not to be taken seriously!!
July 19, 2019
Castigation of the elite generalist
The book makes the case that the IAS made up of generalists is outdated for the present setup and it's law enforcement or executive powers should be hived off. Amusing read
The book makes the case that the IAS made up of generalists is outdated for the present setup and it's law enforcement or executive powers should be hived off. Amusing read
December 1, 2012
Awesome vocabulary. The writer definitely knows how to provide dense and perfectly tailored content in a small package. Straight to the point.
January 29, 2017
Inspirational, motivation for upcoming bureaucrats with truths of the world. Experiences portrayed are heart touching. Spare time for this book worthful.
July 14, 2020
Take on civil service
It has a philosophical take on decaying public service in India. A somewhat eye opener for civil service aspirants. A good read for those aspirants.
It has a philosophical take on decaying public service in India. A somewhat eye opener for civil service aspirants. A good read for those aspirants.
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews