NIPM’s Code of Ethics

Every member of the Institute has to abide by the following code of ethics: 

  • Subscribe to the aims and objectives of the National Institute of Personnel management and be bound by its constitution;   

  •  Recognise and accept the dignity of an individual as human being, irrespective of religion, language, caste or creed;   

  •  Maintain high standard of integrity and behaviour demanded by the profession;   

  • Conduct myself as a responsible member of the management team committed to the achievement of the organizational goals;

  • Take keen interest in the establishment of healthy personnel practices and development of the profession;   

  • Try to win confidence and gain respect of the employers and employees and make myself available to them to provide formal and informal intervention to resolve industrial conflicts;   

  • Endeavour to enhance the good name of my profession in dealing with other professional bodies, government departments, and employers’ and employees’ organisations;   

  • Cooperate in maximizing the effectiveness of profession by exchanging information and experience freely with other members;   

  • Not allow any interest other than professional to interfere with my official work; 

  • Not interfere with the right of association of the employees;   

  • Not disclose any information of a confidential nature that I may acquire in the course of my professional work without obtaining the consent of those concerned and shall not use confidential information for personal gains;   

  • Not accept or offer any improper gratification in any form or manner whatsoever in connection with or the course of my professional work; and   

  • Not take or acquiesce in any such action which may bring the Institute/and or the profession into disrepute.