Clarification on change of date of next increment (DNI) in terms of Rule- 10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 - reg. || Directorate Lr. dtd 07/11/2024

Subject: Clarification on change of date of next increment (DNI) in terms of Rule-10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 – reg.

Sir/Madam,

This office had received a reference seeking clarification on the following issue:

“Whether or not the Date of Next Increment (DNI) will be changed in terms of Rule 10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 in respect of those employees who are promoted on regular basis on the posts carrying higher pay scales / granted non-functional scale in the higher pay level subsequent to availing financial upgradation under MACP scheme in lieu of that regular promotion/non-functional scale.”

The matter has been examined in consultation with the nodal departments, i.e., Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance and Department of Personnel and Training. The DoE vide ID Note No.03-27/2020-E.III(Part-II) dated 13.08.2024 has clarified that the DoE OM dated 28.11.2019 (regarding date of next increment in 7th CPC regime-clarification) is applicable in respect of those cases only where at the time of regular promotion / grant of non-functional scale the pay is fixed in terms of Rule 13 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016.

Further, the DoP&T vide ID Note No.35034/08/2024-P.P. D(MACP) dated 14.10.2024 has clarified that the increment granted on promotion and MACP is covered under the same Rule, viz., FR 22(I)(a)(1). Therefore, grant of increment benefit twice, i.e., on grant of MACP and promotion/NFSG, both would place the seniors at a disadvantageous position and create pay anomaly. It is mentioned that D/o Expenditure’s OM dated 31.07.2018 and 28.11.2019 issued with reference to ‘next increment’ will not apply where the ‘placement’ has been done in light of DoP&T OM dated 04.07.2017.

As such, it is clarified that, the date of next increment (DNI) will not be changed if promotion/non-functional scale is granted in the higher pay level subsequent to availing of financial upgradation under MACP scheme. The matter is further clarified with the help of following illustrations: