Newly selected civil servants are expected to immediately adopt the exemplary conduct, dignity, and integrity required of their future roles, without waiting for formal training to begin. As the public face of the State, their character and actions are under constant public scrutiny.
Key Guidelines
- Integrity and Rectitude: Officers must maintain impeccable financial credibility and reject all forms of inducements, gifts, or free publicity. Candidates must maintain a professional distance from commercial or institutional endorsements to avoid any perception of favoritism or conflict of interest.
- Public and Personal Conduct: Interactions with all segments of society should be respectful, compassionate, and courteous. Officers are expected to be gender-sensitive, punctual, and highly moral in their personal lives.
- Civic Duties and Appearance: Candidates must adhere strictly to civic manners (following traffic rules, not littering), dress modestly and appropriately for all occasions, and abstain from consuming intoxicants in public.
- Social Media Etiquette: While the Academy encourages the ethical use of technology for learning and administration, self-promotion on social media is strongly discouraged. Candidates must avoid impulsive posts and refrain from sharing anything that could be misinterpreted or defame the service.
- Healthy Lifestyle: Candidates are advised to adopt a healthy lifestyle and incorporate physical activity into their daily routines now to prepare for the Academy's rigorous training schedule
Ultimately, the note emphasizes the Academy's motto—"Character is the supreme embellishment"—reminding candidates that their inner conscience and public reputation for propriety are their greatest assets.
