Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government?
(A) Attorney-General
(B) Cabinet Secretary
(C) Home Secretary
(D) Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
Correct Answer : Cabinet Secretary
Question Asked : SSC Section Officer (Audit) Exam 2006
Explanation : The Cabinet Secretary is the senior-most civil servant in the Government of India. The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board, the Cabinet Secretariat, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and head of all civil services under the rules of business of the Government of India. The Cabinet Secretary is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister.
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