Guidance
Civil Service management code
The 'Civil Service Management Code' sets out the rules and principles which government departments and agencies must adhere to in the exercise of their discretions to set certain terms and conditions of service for their employees.
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The management code sets out regulations and instructions related to civil servants’ terms and conditions of service. It covers:
- recruitment and probation
- equal opportunities
- health and safety
- conduct and discipline
- management and development
- pay and allowances
- expenses
- hours, holidays and attendance
- staff redeployment
- leaving the Civil Service
- appeals and legal representation at public expense
Updates to this page
Published 1 July 2013
Last updated 5 January 2026
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Updated the summary text
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Updated November 2016 guidance
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Section 9.3 updated with new guidance added about shared parental leave.
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Updated statement of changes letter published
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Section 4.2.4 - Standards of conduct to be reflected in local staff regulations - updated
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Updated terms and conditions published, along with document listing the changes made.
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First published.