This document is the official text of the All India Services Act, 1951. It outlines the framework for regulating the recruitment and conditions of service for individuals appointed to All-India Services, which are common to both the Union and the States. The Act defines what constitutes an 'All-India Service' and provides for the establishment of new ones. It also details the Central Government's power to make rules regarding recruitment and service conditions, including provisions for retrospective effect and parliamentary oversight. This is essential reading for legal professionals, civil servants, and anyone involved in the administration of All-India Services.