Department of Personnel and Training (Dopt) Orders on Promotion
The nodal department of DoPT issued various orders, circular, notification, clarification, amendment, and instructions from time to time. We have compiled here some important orders and news for Central Govt employees:
What is mean by Promotion in Government Service?
Granting higher posts with higher responsibility by the administrative authority. Promotion makes a higher salary for the employees working in all sectors including Central and State Government Service.
Eligibility for Promotion in Government Service
Vacancy creation is the first criteria for the promotion. And the minimum service period in lower grade and reservation are other eligibility for promotion.
Qualifying Service for Promotion
Eligibility for promotion: – It is necessary to fix suitable standards for promotion from one grade to another, including minimum length of service in the lower grade. As far as possible, the minimum length of service in the lower grade prescribed as a condition for promotion to the higher grade should not markedly be different from that prescribed by other Departments for promotion to similar grades involving the same nature of duties and responsibilities. [Click to read continue]
Latest orders circulars on promotion:
- Minimum Qualifying Service Required for Promotion – DoPT Orders issued on 20.9.2022 October 26, 2022
- Granting Level-9 of Pay Matrix (PB-2 GP-5400) on Non-Functional Posts October 26, 2022
- Model Calendar for DPC 2022 April 20, 2022
- Exercise of Split Option under Saving Clause of FR-22(1)(a)(1) to eligible CSS Officers August 31, 2020
- All grievances including promotion of govt employees will be settled once lockdown lifted – Dr Jitendra Singh May 14, 2020
- Disclosure of below benchmark grading in ACRs prior to the reporting period 2008-09: Dopt Orders April 23, 2020
- Non Functional upgradation DoPT Order February 14, 2020
- Supreme Court Judgement on Reservation in Promotion for SC ST Government Employees February 10, 2020
- Non Functional Upgradation for Postal Superintendent August 9, 2019
- Increased Promotion Quota in Railways July 18, 2019
- Clarification on Benchmark grade in ACR – DoPT issued on 9.7.2019 July 13, 2019
- Procedure to be followed for promotion by Departmental Promotion Committee June 2, 2019
- Review of mode of promotion from Selection to Non- Selection Process April 27, 2019
- Special Dispensation does not exceed one-third (33 1/3%) of the Direct Recruitment vacancies April 15, 2019
- Master Circular on Probation-Confirmation: Mandatory Induction Training March 13, 2019
- Master Circular on Probation-Confirmation: Period of Probation March 13, 2019
- Master Circular on Probation/ Confirmation in Central Services March 13, 2019
- Residency Period for Promotion – Railway Board Circular January 12, 2019
- Amendments Made in Promotion Guidelines for CG Employees January 11, 2019
- PA to PS of CSSS on Ad-Hoc Basis – DoPT on 22.11.2018 November 26, 2018
- DPC After Retirement – Procedure and guidelines – Dopt Orders dt. 15.11.2018 November 20, 2018
- MACP in Promotional Hierarchy – AlCAEA October 12, 2018
- Completion of formalities in the matter of promotion of CSSS grades September 4, 2018
- DR Quota in GP 4600 should be Eliminated Totally – NFIR August 27, 2018
- Recording of Higher Academic/Educational Qualification in the Service Record of Employees Recruited through RRBs January 26, 2018
- Promotion of Clerks to Auditors – PCAFYs Orders dt.18.1.2018 January 24, 2018
- Merger of Pay Scales of the Promotional and Feeder Posts – NC JCM writes to Finance Ministry January 22, 2018
- Reservation for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities – DoPT OM dt.15.1.2018 January 17, 2018
- Promotion of Defence Production December 27, 2017
- DoPT is Trying its Best to Clear the Backlog of Promotions December 11, 2017
- Relaxation of Residency Period for Promotion – NFIR August 28, 2017
- 7th CPC Promotion: Fixation of Pay on Promotion from the Date of Next Increment Option – Dopt Orders with Illustration July 27, 2017
- 7th CPC Promotion Anomaly : Disadvantage on Promotion from one level to another level in Pay Matrix July 6, 2017
- Model Calendar for Departmental Promotion Committees (DPC) – DoPT Orders May 12, 2017
- Clarification on Benchmark for Promotion February 23, 2017
- Promotion to the post of Supervisor (NT) from Leading Fireman: Norms Relaxation in OFB – BPMS September 27, 2016
- Promotion of Government Servants exonerated after retirement – Guidelines issued as OM on 25.1.2016 January 28, 2016
- Merit Promotion Scheme (MPS) instead of MFCS – 7th CPC Report December 15, 2015
- Promotion for IAS Officers – Promotion Guidelines reviewed by Dopt October 16, 2015
- Verification of qualifying service after 18 years service and 5 years before retirement September 18, 2015
- Clarification regarding stepping up of pay of senior PAs of CSSS – Dopt Order August 28, 2015
- Promotion Policy for Women Officers in the Armed Forces July 30, 2015
- Demand to removal of stagnation in services and timely promotions – Central Secretariat Services Forum July 27, 2015
- Officers thank MoS DoPT for speedy promotions July 5, 2015
- Review of instructions on appointment to Non Functional Selection Grade – Dopt Orders on 25.6.2015 June 25, 2015
- Central Secretariat employees demanded removal of stagnation and timely promotions June 4, 2015
- Stepping Up of Pay: DOPT Clarification orders issued on 25.5.2015 May 27, 2015
- Dopt orders 2015 – Fixation of range of seniority for promotion from PA to PS Grade of CSSS May 15, 2015
- Probation and / or confirmation of Direct Recruit Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants in the Department of Posts May 5, 2015
- Timely and advance action in convening of Departmental Promotion Committee meeting in terms of Model Calendar – Dopt Instructions April 24, 2015
- Instructions on exemption from passing the Typewriting Test on Computer in respect of LDC April 23, 2015
- Clarification on residency period for promotion – Orders issued by Railway Board April 16, 2015
- Promotion of UDCs of Central Secretariat Clerical Service to the Assistant Grade of Central Secretariat Service on Ad hoc basis. February 13, 2015
- Procedure for conduct of supplementary DPC – Dopt issued orders with illustration February 2, 2015
- Promotion benefits can get after retirement for Central Govt Employees February 1, 2015
- Model Calendar for the Departmental Promotion Committees – Dopt Orders January 28, 2015
- Clarification regarding Pay fixation on grant of Non-Functional Upgradation January 14, 2015
- There should be No Reservation in Promotions – Supreme Court January 12, 2015
- Dopt Orders on Promotion of LDC as UDC of CSCS on ad hoc basis January 9, 2015
- Inclusion of eligible officers who are due to retire before the likely date of vacancies, in the panel for promotion November 17, 2014
- Fixation of pay of State Government Employees on their appointment in Central Government, subsequent to implementation of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 August 28, 2014
- Qualifying Service for Promotion May 29, 2014
- Guidelines on treatment of effect of penalties on promotion — role of Departmental Promotion Committee April 28, 2014
- Dopt Orders – Relaxation in eligibility condition for Combined Section Officers or PS Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination-2012 & 2013 November 23, 2013.
It says
Chowkidar is not for promotion chowkidar is a very important role.coronavirus All person is off but chowkidar is on duty 24/7
Sir plz request chowkidar issue army uniform and promotion and Toll tax exemption
Mohan Lal says
I was promoted by MoSPI on 24th Sept. 2019 as JSO and presented my joining on 1st Oct, 2019 but there was only two posts in my department and both were existing (not vacant) on the date. Now one of JSO is promoted as SSO and transferred to any other department on 30th Dec, 2019 and on same day my office informed me that now post is vacant.
I want to know what joining date will be considered as my joining date either 1st October,2019 or 30th Dec, 2019.
M.K.KUMAR says
There is no monetary benefits of promotion post, so you choose any date. Any how another post may vacant after December when he posted there only. Since from the 7th CPC upgradations of basic pay due to completion of every 10th year it will changes higher.
Dwarika says
Sir
1) I appointed as a skilled in 17 Aug 1994 Basicc pay Rs 950
2) I got promotion after 5years 31Dec 1999 as a HSKII grade pay Rs 2400
3) after 1oyears I got 2nd MACP grade pay Rs 2800 in 31 DEC 2009.
4) I got promotion HSKI in 1 March 2012 grade pay same Rs 2800.
5) when I will be able to get 3rd MACP?
Please Reply sir.
M.K.KUMAR says
3rd MACP from 32-12-2019 onwards as Matrix Level 6 (GR 4200).
Dwarika says
Sir.
I joined in service 17Aug 1994 as a skilled Naval Dockyar. I have been promoted hsk II in 31 Dec 1999 after that I got MACP in 31 DEC 2009 .
I got promoted in 1March 2012.as a HSK I.
When will be due my MACP ?
Please Reply sir.
RAMBHAJ says
As a Jr. Medical Record technician Appointment Date : 18-6-1993
ACP got in June-2005 (G.P. 2400)
DPC Under Promotion got in 25th March,2009 in same G.P. 2400 As Sr. Medical Record Technician
and IInd MACP got in June-2013 (G.P. 2800)
Pl. answer me about 2nd MACP & 3rd MACP
M.K.KUMAR says
Since you first ACP 2nd MACP ,now you are eligible to get 3rd MACP on completion of 30 years as on June, 2023 as GP 4200 (7th CPC MATRIX LEVEL 6) If your. APAR VERY GOOD BENCH MARKS.
Sulekha M. K. Robolo says
Appointment Date : 27.01.1992
ACP got in January,2004 (G.P. 2400)
Promotion got in September,2004(G.P. 2400)(refuse due to out of station. single lady)
Promotion got in September,2011(G.P. 2400)(refuse due to out of station. single lady)
Promotion got inJuly,2015(G.P. 2400)(Accept).
Pl. answer me about 2nd MACP & 3rd MACP
M.K.KUMAR says
1st ACP on compensation of 12 years as additional increment in your scale of pay that is treated in GP 2000 & on compensation of 20years as in GP 2400 From January, 2012 as 2nd MACP. So you will get on completion of 30 years as 3rd MACP on GP JANUARY,2800 in 2022 in 7th CPC MATRIX LEVEL 5.
Sitaram Hansdah says
I Sri Sitaram Hansdah promoted as SSE in Nov-2011 and later I have accepted my mutual transfer as JE in 2012 and working as JE till now.. So, I wants to know when is my MACP.
M.K.KUMAR says
If its first port as JE on compliance of 10 years joined service date as first promotion as 1st MACP./if it second promotion as 20th year of Joned date as 2 MACP.& 3rd promotion as on completion of 3oth year joined date as 3rd MACP.
R. Prasad Meena says
Respective sir after grant of 3 rd MACP my Basic pay in PB-2 level 9 Rs 80,200=00 their after I was Promoted as Assistant directer in PB-3 Level but increment of Promotion is not granted due to taken of 3 rd MACP and fixation of my pay in Level 10 Rs.82400=00 in this connection a Representation for grant of one increament already sent to concern but reply awaited.
M.K.Kumar says
After 3rd MACP upgradrations no other pay fixations. From the 7th CPC no pay scales for Promotions. for separate posts, only your Designation changes.
Gopi Chand says
No one has replied so far.
Gopi Chand says
Is MACP can be termed as a form of promotion?
The CSS Officers of the rank of Under Secretary (PB 3 + Grade Pay ₹ 6,600/-) getting MACP in the next Grade Pay of ₹ 7,600/- which happens to the Grade Pay of the rank of Deputy Secretary i.e. his next rank in the hierarchy.
Is he entitled to get his pay fixation in the manner prescribed in DOP&T OM no. 18/3/2008-CS.I(P) dated 10/03/2010?
Gopi Chand says
No one has commented on this. It appears that no one understands this order.