Evolution of Civil Services in India

Introduction

Originally introduced by the East India Company for commercial affairs, it evolved into an administrative machinery. The evolution of civil services in India traces a significant journey from colonial administration to post-independence governance. Initially established by the British East India Company to manage their territories, the civil services underwent several transformations, shaping the administrative framework of the nation. 

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• Evaluation of Civil Services under British Rule
• Exclusion of Indians from policy-making bodies and key positions.
• Ensured European supremacy through difficult entry exams and occupation of key positions.
• The Indianization Process was a slow process under nationalist pressure, but effective power was not transferred to Indians.
• Indian civil servants served imperialist interests of British masters.