As a member of the National Institute of Personnel Management, I declare that I shall:

  • Subscribe to the aims and objects 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 organisational 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.
  • Endeavor to enhance the good name of my professional in dealing with other professional bodies, government departments, and employers’ and employees’ organisation.
  • Cooperative in maximising the effectiveness of the profession by exchanging freely information and experience with other members.
  • Not allow any interest other than professional to interfere with the right of association of the employees.
  • 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 in 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.