Fixation: On Promotion – Under FR 22 in 7th CPC

No.PC-VII/2016/I/6/2, dated 09.03.2017

Sub: Method of fixation under Rule FR 22 in VII CPC – Cases of promotion.

Ref:  Railway Board’s letter No.PC-VII/2016/I/6/2, dated 09.03.2017

1. Please refer to Dy.CAO(G)/ FA&CAO’s office/ CSTM/CR’s letter dated 08.02.2016 regarding methodology to be adopted for cases of promotion between 02.01.2016 to 28.07.2016. It is pointed out that the letter seeking policy clarifications has been issued under the signature of a JAG Officer, contrary to Board’s instructions contained under letter No.2011/O&M/3/6, dated 04.04.2011.

2. Nevertheless the matter has been considered in Board’s office on the policy issue raised. It is stated that clarifications issued vide Board’s letter dated 20.10.2016 was to allow employees who were promoted/ granted financial upgradation between 01.01.2016 (Date of effect of 7^th CPC implementation) and 28.07.2016 (Promulgation of RS (RP) Rules, Rules, 2016 to re-exercise the option, who had otherwise exercised the option earlier under FR (22) in the pre-revised pay structure. As regards the applicability of FR 22 and exercise of option consequent to implementation of 7^th CPC and also on the aspect of increment dates, the issue has been referred to Ministry of Finance (MoF). Once the matter is clarified, further instructions will be issued.

Download Railway Board Circular dated 09.03.2017

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.79/2017,