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7th CPC MACP SCHEME
Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme
7th Pay Commission Recommendations on MACP: The Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme has been further modified. It is expected that the present formulation will address the widespread dissatisfaction prevailing in the earlier system, in which the gain or progression through the MACP was considered inadequate. The remuneration package is such that employees would feel that they are valued and they are fairly paid and their remuneration is not less than a person who is similarly situated in another organisation. While addressing this aspirational need, we are also conscious of the fact that such employees who have outlived their utility, their services need not be continued, and the continuance of such persons in the system should be discouraged.
Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) : Although a number of demands were received for increasing the frequency of MACP as well as to enhance the financial benefit accruing out of it, this Commission feels that the inherent issues in the existing pay structure owing to which there was widespread resentment have been set justify by way of rationalisation of pay levels, abolition of pay band and grade pay and introduction of a matrix based open pay structure. Hence, there is no justification for increasing the frequency of MACP and it will continue to be administered at 10, 20 and 30 years as before. In the new Pay matrix, the employees will move to the immediate next level in the hierarchy. Fixation of pay will follow the same principle as that for a regular promotion in the pay matrix. MACP will continue to be applicable to all employees up to HAG level except members of Organised Group `A’ Services where initial promotions up to NFSG are time bound and hence assured.
There is, however, one significant aspect where this Commission feels that a change is required. This is with regard to the benchmark for performance appraisal for MACP as well as for regular promotion. The Commission recommends that this benchmark, in the interest of improving performance level, be enhanced from ‘Good’ to ‘Very Good.’ In addition, introduction of more stringent criteria such as clearing of departmental examinations or mandatory training before grant of MACP can also be considered by the government.
Check also: 7th CPC Pay Fixation on Promotion/MACP Calculator with Matrix Table
MACP : In almost all the memoranda received in the Commission, the inadequacy of the benefit accruing from the present MACP formulation has been underscored. As per the existing dispensation, upward movement in this scheme is through the grade pay hierarchy and the financial benefit as a result of this progression is equivalent to one increment plus the difference in grade pay between the existing and next level. It has been stated by employees that this amount is very meagre especially when the difference in grade pay is as low as ₹100. Further, progression through the MACP scheme can take place only when ten years have lapsed after the previous promotion/MACP upgrade, making the position even starker. Comparisons are also made of the MACP introduced post VI CPC with the ACP scheme introduced post V CPC. In the case of earlier ACP scheme, although it was available with lesser frequency i.e., after the passage of 12 and 24 years of service, the upgrade that was given was in the promotional hierarchy. Therefore the monetary benefit to the employee was sizeable as compared to that under the present MACP. Numerous demands have therefore been received in the Commission to rationalize the progression of grade pay, to increase the frequency of administering MACP and to make the progression follow the promotional instead of the grade pay hierarchy.
Withholding Annual Increments of Non-performers after 20 Years: There is a widespread perception that increments as well as upward movement in the hierarchy happen as a matter of course. The perception is that grant of MACP, although subject to the employee attaining the laid down threshold of performance, is taken for granted. This Commission believes that employees who do not meet the laid down performance criterion should not be allowed to earn future annual increments. The Commission is therefore proposing withholding of annual increments in the case of those employees who are not able to meet the benchmark either for MACP or a regular promotion within the first 20 years of their service. This will act as a deterrent for complacent and inefficient employees. However, since this is not a penalty, the norms for penal action in disciplinary cases involving withholding increments will not be applicable in such cases. This will be treated as an “efficiency bar”. Additionally, for such employees there could be an option to leave service on similar terms and conditions as prescribed for voluntary retirement. [Para 5.1.46 in 7th CPC Report]
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NC JCM Staff Side Demanding Five Promotions in the Service Career
Career progression: Grant five promotions in the service career.
For the efficient functioning of an institution, the primary pre-requisite is to have a contended workforce. It is not only the emoluments, perks and privileges that motivate an employee to give his best. They are no doubt important. But what is more important is to provide them a systematic career progression.
The present system of career progression available in the All India Services and the organised group A Civil services attracts large number of young, talented and educated persons to compete in the All India Civil Service Examination. No different was the career progression scheme available in the subordinate services in the past.
Persons who were recruited to subordinate services were able to climb to Managerial positions over a period of time. The situation underwent vast changes in the last two decades. In most of the Departments, stagnation has come to stay. It takes decades to be promoted to the next higher grade in the hierarchy. It was the recognition of the lack of promotional avenue in the subordinate services that made the 5th CPC to recommend a time bound two career progression scheme. The three time bound scheme of MACP instead of improving the situation has been found less beneficial and has therefore not gone to address the inherent problem of de-motivation that has crept in due to the high level of stagnation.
In most of the Departments, the exercise of cadre review which was considered important was not carried out. Any attempt in this regard was restricted to Group A services. The discontent amongst the employees in the matter is of high magnitude today. The VII CPC therefore, should recommend that the cadre reviews are undertaken wherever not done sofar to ensure five hierarchical promotions to all employees in their career on the pattern obtaining for Group A Officers.
i am appointed as clerk as on 1990 G.P 2000) and got promotion as on 2012 ( G.P 2800) and got ist RACP as on 1.1.2013 ( G.P 4200 ) and got promotion as on July 2017 My pay has fixation which pay Matric ( 2800/- or 4200/- please reply me
MACP is not given to employee who get ‘Good’ benchmark before 1.1.2016, but why?
He might have got Promotion or he has not completed 10 years of service.
Sir, I am appointed as in G.Pay Rs.2400 on 31.10.2005,
I got promotion in G.Pay Rs.4200 on 28.05.2008.
On request transfer on bottom grade i.e. Rs.2400/- G.Pay I was transferred on 24.06.20017. I am availing pay protection in Rs.4200 G.Pay.
Am I eligible for MACP to G.Pay Rs.2800/- i.e. Level 5
No since you are protected basic pay in level 6(GP 4200). You have upgraded 2800 & 4200 upto 31/10/2025, your 3rd MACP on 31/10/2035.
Sir,
I am appointed as SISteno on 8/11/88 (GP as per 6 CPC 4200/-). Got promotion as Insp/Steno ( Grade pay 4600) on 29/5/2000 and 2nd promotion as SM/Steno( GP 4800) on 14/5/2013 but 2nd MACP granted w.e.f. 8/11/2008.. Post of SM/Steno has been upgraded as AC(PS) GP 5400/-, Accordingly, I was promoted as AC/PS on 29/3/2017.
Kindly intimate whether I am eligible for 3 MACP after completion of 30 years of service on 8/11/2018.
Regards.
In the Service your 3 (Promotions/MACP upgraded) pay fixation made so not eligible for 3rd MACP.
I was appointed on 2.2.84 on ad-hoc basis without pre-appointment training in electricity department as Junior Engineer. Accordingly i received TBPS on completion of 12 years i.e. on 2.2.96 and 2nd ACP on 2.2.2008 on completion of 24 years of service. I was promoted for the first time to Assistant Engineer in 2012. Am i eligible to receive benefits under MACPS on completion of 30 years of service?
No because you got three Promotions within 30 years of service. Since you got third promotion on 2012 i.e. in the year of service 28 years.
I have granted MACP from Pay Level 1 to 2 two years back. Now I have promoted to the next post which is coming under Pay Level 2. As I am already drawing pay in Pay Level-2, and promoted now how the pay will be fixed? Please inform me about the relavant DoPT orders.
Sir,
I have been appointed in the year 1998 (March) as a Constable/RPF in the Department of Security/RPF. Accordingly my MACP was due in the year 2008. But I was not given MACP (1st promotion). I do’t know why. Sir, in the year 2010 I appeared in the selection for the promotion to the rank of ASI/RPF (Gr.Pay-Rs. 2800/-) and I was selected and promoted to the rank of ASI/RPF w.e.f. Otober’2010. In the year 2016, I was medically decatagorised due to my leg injury (ICL) and now I am rendering service as a Stenographer Gr-III (Gr. Pay 2400/-) in Mechanical Department.
Sir, I have already completed 20 years of service in Railway in the month of March’ 2018 but I got only one promotion i.e. from Constable/RPF to ASI/RPF.
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Now I want to know whether MACP is due or not?
You r eligible for 1st MACP wef. 01.09.2008. and 2nd MACP wef.Oct 2020
If your services are continued & pay procted from 3/1998 you are eligible 2nd MACP on 1/9/2018 with the terms and conditions of VERY GOOD BENCH MARK.
I mr.xyz appointed as l.DC on 8.7.1987 promoted to UDC on 1.12.1990 granted II MACP on 1.9.2008 when I will be awarded III MACP
Answer to MARIA : You will be awarded III MACP from 1/9/2018 due to none availed of third promotion on completion of 30 years Service with the terms of VERY GOOD BENCH MARK from the scheme started from 1/9/2008.
I was appointed as UDC in 4000-6000 in a central university on 01.10.1996 and again joined present department on same grade on 18.8.1997. I was granted 1st MACP w.e.f. 1.9.2008 in the light of DoPT OM dtd. 19.5.2009 after regular service of 11 years 11 months counting my past service w.e.f. 1.10.1996.. Neither I have got 1st MACP after 10 years of regular service nor got ACP after 12 years of regular service. Now I have seen in the DoPT website( Home>Employees Corner>FAQ at sl. No.32 that matter relating to financial upgradation between 1.9.2008 and 19.5.2009(date of issue of MACP OM) will be revieween IN TERMS OF PREVIOUS ACP SCHEME WILL BE REVIEWED.
In this regard, I request all the members of this forum to inform me as to whether I am eligible to get benefit of 1st ACP after 12 years of my service w.e.f 1.10.1996 to 1.10.2008.
Kindly advice me what steps has to be taken by me.
Answer to MUKUT DAS : This is to inform you that before 9/99 there may not those who got the promotion their pay was not upgraded for several years. From 9/99 only in the 5th CPC ACP was introduced after completion 12 years. From 1/9/2008 it was abolished and MACP was introduced as grade pay changes. They have given as per the rules. Luckily this was on completion of every ten years it will be for your future benefits. Now you may also benefited on your completion of 20 years as 2nd MACP on 1/9/2018 onward as next matrix level changes as your basic pay with the terms of your “VERY GOOD BENCH MARK”. From the 7th CPC there was no pay scales for promotional benefits, only by way of MACP on completion of every 10 years with the terms of ‘VERY GOOD BENCH MARK” in view of this don’t raise any quarries as per their rules they will follow it. Moreover MACP for Army/Navy/Defence has been issued orders from 1/1/2006, if that orders implemented you may be benefited from 1st MACP from 18/8/2007 and 2nd MACP from 18/8/2017 from 7th CPC levels 5 to 6 (GP 2400 TO 4200) 6 to 7 (GP 4200 TO 4600). Technical resignations may not count for service if it counts your old basic pay may also count if it is lower post it will also count as one up-gradation.
I was appointed as Trainee Assistant Shop Superintendent ( Graduate Engineer ) Mechanical Department in C&W Workshop, Liluah ( Mechl. ) of Eastern Railway on 10.11.1987 to undergo one year training. Now as per 7th CPC this post is designated as Senior Section Engineer and is placed at Level 7 of Revised Pay Matrix with Pay Band 2 Rs. 9300-34800/= with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/=.
As on 10.11.2008, I was granted 1st & 2nd MACP at a time and is placed at Level 9 with same Pay Band 2 Rs. 9300-34800/= with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/=
Again following LDCE, I was promoted to Gr. ‘B’ as AME on dt. 9th April, 2014 but without any Payroll Upgradation i.e. in same Basic Pay. Now after receiving yearly increment on 01. 07. 2018 my basic pay is Rs. 98700/= at level 9.
Please let me know, whether I am eligible for 3rd MACP after fulfilling stipulated promotional conditions and if 3rd MACP is granted, at what Pay Band, Level, Basic Pay, Grade Pay and date of effect ?
Answer to MOHIT CHAKRABORTY – ON 19/8 : As per your records mentioned above since you have not got the promotion between 12 years service you might have got first promotion as 1 ACP on 11/99 as one increment, 2nd MACP was on completion of 20 years as on 10/11/2008 upgraded next grade pay as second promotion and third promotion was given on 9/4/14 as next grade pay (5400) (no change of increment on 7/15) i.e. from 4200 to 4600, 4600 to 4800, 4800 to 5400 i.e. levels 7,8 & 9 at stage 22 of Rs.98700/-. In view of this you will not get 3rd MACP on 10.11.2018 since you got three up gradations as three promotions. Next increment pay is Rs. 1,01,700/- on 1/7/2019 as stage 23 in level 9.
From 7th CPC due to promotions your level has not changed, so you are not eligible for pay fixation. Only your designation changes. Your pay fixation will be when you are getting of MACP on completion of every 10th year of joining date with the terms of VERY GOOD BENCH MARK.