Home7th Pay CommissionOption for fixation of pay on promotion - 7th CPC DOPT Order

Option for fixation of pay on promotion – 7th CPC DOPT Order

Option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016-regarding.

No.13/02/2017-Estt.(Pay-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
*****

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 27th July, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016-regarding.

Prior to implementation of 6th CPC Report, the pay fixation on promotion was governed by provisions of FR 22(I)(a)(1). In 6th CPC context, the first part of FR 22(I)(a)(1) was replaced by Rule 13 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008. Similarly, consequent upon implementation of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 in 7th CPC context, the pay fixation on promotion is regulated by the provisions of Rule 13 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016. This rule regulates pay fixation on promotion if the same is opted by the employee from the date of promotion itself. The issue of relevancy of provisions of FR 22(I)(a)(1) as well as the methodology of fixation of pay on promotion to a post carrying duties and responsibilities of greater importance, of a Government Servant in case he opts for pay fixation from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) has been considered in this Department.

2. In this context, proviso under FR 22(I)(a)(1) inter-alia provides that the Government Servant (other than those appointed on deputation basis to ex-cadre post or on ad-hoc basis or on direct recruitment basis) shall have the option, to be exercised within one month from the date of promotion, to have the pay fixed under this rule from the date of such promotion or to have the pay fixed from the date of accrual of next increment in the scale of the pay in lower grade.

3. After due consideration in this matter, the President is pleased to decide as follows:

(i) FR 22(I)(a)(1) holds good with regard to availability of option clause for pay fixation, to a Government Servant holding a post, other than a tenure post, in a substantive or temporary or officiating capacity, who is promoted or appointed in a substantive, temporary or officiating capacity, as the case may be, subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility conditions as prescribed in the relevant Recruitment Rules, to another post carrying duties or responsibilities of greater importance than those attaching to the post held by him/her. Such Government Servant may opt to have his/her pay fixed from the Date of his/her Next Increment (either 1st July or 1st January, as the case may be) accruing in the Level of the post from which he/she is promoted, except in cases of appointment on deputation basis to an ex-cadre post or on direct recruitment basis or appointment/promotion on ad-hoc basis.

(ii) In case, consequent upon his/her promotion, the Government Servant opts to h his/her pay fixed from the date of his/her next increment (either 1st July or 1st January, as the case may be) in the Level of the post from which Government Servant is promoted, then, from the date of promotion till his/her DNI, the Government Servant shall be placed at the next higher cell in the level of the post to which he/she is promoted.

Illustration-1

(iii) Subsequently, on DNI in the level of the post to which Government Servant is promoted, his//her Pay will be re-fixed and two increments (one accrued on account of annual increment and the second accrued on account of promotion) may be granted in the Level from which the Government Servant is promoted and he/she shall be placed, at a Cell equal to the figure so arrived, in the Level of the post to which he/she is promoted; and if no such Cell is available in the Level to which he/she is promoted, he/she shall be placed at the next higher Cell in that Level.

Illustration-2

(iv) In such cases where Government Servant opts to have his/her pay fixed from the date of his/her next increment in the Level of the post from which he/she is promoted, the next increment as well as Date of Next Increment (DNI) will be regulated accordingly.

4. It is further reiterated that in order to enable the officials to exercise the option within the time limit prescribed, the option clause for pay fixation on promotion with effect from date of promotion/DNI shall invariably be incorporated in the promotion/appointment order so that there are no cases of delay in exercising the options due to administrative lapse.

5. In so far as their application to the employees belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department is concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

(Pushpender Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Signed Copy

joinwhatsapp

18 COMMENTS

  1. I was classified as Division one in 4200 Grade Pay on 1st January 2008 in Pay Level 6 of 7th CPC.
    I got MACP in Pay level 7 on 1st January 2018.
    At present My Basic Pay is Rs 62,200/- in Pay Level 7.
    On 23rd August 2021, I got Promotion in Pay Level 8.
    I wanted to know whether my pay will be Re-fixed in Pay Level 8 or my pay will be placed in the Pay Level 8.
    As per my office my Pay will be placed in the Pay Level 8. That means My basic Pay will still remain at
    Rs 62,200/- in Pay Level 8.
    Please clarify.

  2. I am in the 9th level in pay matrix. My next macp is due in September 2017 In the 11 level of pay matrix. From 9700 + 5400 to 15600 + 6600. My current basic pay is 82600. Please tell me.

  3. If any one promoted to the higher rank on 01 July 2019. Please intimate whether option certificate is required to be forward to PAO (OR) or not. Also intimate how many increment is applicable for those personal who are promoted to the higher rank on 01 July 2019.

  4. I was appointed 1 may 1997, before joining i was assured next promotion after completion 10 yrs service in the next pay level.After the 7th cpc i was not given the next promotion on hiearchy basis.Please tell me after completion 22 yrs of service what will be my pay band.
    When i joined my pay 1200,then 4000 what will be my current pay grade

  5. I was appointed 4.8.1986 training school period 9 months posted Divisions 4.4.1987, 3rd MACP MACP implemented date declared sir

  6. Sir, my date of retirement is 31st of March 2013. My GP was 4600.in revised GP 9300–34800. Please let me know what is the position of my status. Before the 7th CPC , I was working in 8450–11500. Please give me your valuable feedback.

  7. Sir, I have been promoted as Pr. Private Secretary w.e.f. 31.05.2019. A the time of promotion my Basic Pay was 75,400/-. At present after promotion my pay is fixed Rs. 78,500/- (Cell 6 of Level 11 in pay matrix w.e.f. 31.05.2019 and my next date of increment is 01.01.2019. But some of my friends who has also promoted as PPS, their pay is fixed on Rs. 80,900/-.

    Is my pay fixed wrong? please reply.

  8. I have eligible to get MACP on 21.07.2017.
    My pay on 21/7/2017
    Rs. 35300/- in lebel-4
    get MACP on 21/7/2017 in level-5
    I have opted pay fix on my increment ie 1/7/2017 or 1/7/2018
    Pl give reply
    My pay fix on 1/7/2018 = ?

  9. I have eligible to get MACP on 21.05.2017.
    My pay on 21/5/2017
    Rs. 42300/- in lebel-6
    get MACP on 21/5/2017 in level-7
    I have opted pay fix on my next increment on 1/7/2017
    Pl give reply
    My pay fix on 1/7/2017 = ?

  10. FR22 1 a (I) is not in the real form in 7th CPC. If An employee with GP 1900/- is drawing Rs 23400/- (L2-5) is promoted/upgraded to GP 2000/-*he will get one increment at old pay and the stage will come to Rs 24500/- which is exactly available in the GP 2000/- and his pay will not go to next stage as it was happening in earlier in 5th cpc.. Even the same stage will come if the employee opts for fixation from the DNI. hence it is not equitable. Such things happening also in GP 4200-4600-4800 at certain stages.

  11. I have eligible to get MACP on 31.05.2016., My pay in pB as on 31.12.2015 is 13950/- with G.P.2800/-. I want to give option w,e,f.01.07.2016 for fixation of my in the 7th Pay Commission report.

  12. I have eligible to get MACP on 31.05.2016., My pay in pB as on 31.12.2015 is 13950/- with G.P.2800/-. I want to give option w,e,f.01.07.2016 for fixation of my in the 7th Pay Commission report.

  13. DOPT is not the nodal ministry for issuing clarification with regard to CCS (RP rules 2016). Expenditure department has not issued any amendment in this regard so far. CCS (RP rules) does not hold FR 22 1 A1 intact. so DOPT order dated 27/7/2017 is inconsistent.

  14. Fixation of pay on promotion from next DNI is a good idea.i want to know weather it is applicable for higher level posts.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Just In