Civil Service Training in India

Book Details:

• Author: Rakesh Hooja

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: Not Mentioned

• ISBN: 9788131604045

• Pages: 340

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches

About the Book:
This insightful volume by Rakesh Hooja, a distinguished former IAS officer, brings together 25 scholarly papers, two appendices, and a well-structured editor’s introduction to explore the critical role of training in Indian civil services. The book emphasizes how training has evolved into a key strategy for achieving organizational goals and sustaining transformative change within public administration.

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing governance environment, training is not limited to senior officials but is crucial for every level—from secretaries to clerks. This book discusses the importance of developing both generic and domain-specific competencies among government employees to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness.

Through in-depth analysis, the book covers key themes such as:

• Training as a catalyst for administrative reform

• Competency development in civil servants

• Institutional and structural aspects of training in India

• The changing landscape of public service delivery

Authored and edited by professionals with hands-on experience in public administration and training, this book is highly relevant for policymakers, administrators, academics, training institutions, and students of public administration and governance.

About the Author:
Dr. Rakesh Hooja, Ph.D., is a former Indian Administrative Service officer who served both the Government of India and Government of Rajasthan. His final assignments included roles such as Additional Chief Secretary (Training) and Director at the HCM Rajasthan Institute of Public Administration, and Chairman of the Board of Revenue for Rajasthan. He has authored/edited over 30 books and numerous scholarly articles and currently serves as the Director of the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.

K.K. Parnami, the co-editor, is the Publication Officer at HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration and has contributed significantly to national journals and editorial work.