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Rule 26 - Increment Calculation | KartavyaDesk

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Original Rule Text

(c) (i) If a Government servant, while officiating in a post of holding a temporary post on a time-scale of pay, is appointed to officiate in a higher post or to hold a higher temporary post, his officiating or temporary service in the higher post shall, if he is reappointed to the lower post, or is appointed or reappointed to a post on the same time-scale of pay, count for increments in the time-scale applicable to such lower post. The period of officiating service in the higher post which counts for increment in the lower post is, however, restricted to the period during which the Government servant would have officiated in the lower post but for his appointment to the higher post. This clause applies also to a Government servant who is not actually officiating in the lower post at the time of his appointment to the higher post, but who would have so officiated in such

What This Means

F.R. 26(c)(i) essentially deals with how your time spent working in a higher position (officiating or temporary) affects your salary increments in your original, lower position. Imagine you're temporarily promoted to a higher role. This rule says that if you return to your original job (or a job with the same pay scale), the time you spent in the higher role can be counted towards your salary increments in your original role. This means you might get a salary bump sooner than if you hadn't been promoted.

However, there's a catch. The period that counts towards your increment is limited to the time you *would have* spent in your original role if you hadn't been promoted. So, if you were only supposed to be in the lower post for a short time before another promotion, that's the limit. This rule applies even if you weren't actively working in the lower post when you got the higher position, as long as you would have been there.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Key Points

  • •Time spent officiating or holding a temporary post in a higher position can count towards increments in the lower post.
  • •This applies when the employee is reappointed to the lower post or a post on the same time scale.
  • •The period counted is limited to the time the employee would have spent in the lower post had they not been promoted.
  • •The rule applies even if the employee wasn't actively working in the lower post at the time of promotion, but was due to be there.
  • •This rule is part of the Fundamental Rules governing government employees' service conditions.

Practical Example

Mr. Sharma is a Junior Assistant with a pay scale of ₹25,000 - ₹35,000. He is temporarily promoted to Senior Assistant (₹30,000 - ₹40,000) for six months because the regular Senior Assistant is on leave. After six months, the Senior Assistant returns, and Mr. Sharma goes back to his Junior Assistant position. According to F.R. 26(c)(i), those six months he spent as a Senior Assistant will count towards his increment in the Junior Assistant pay scale. Suppose Mr. Sharma was due for an increment in his Junior Assistant post after 12 months of service. Because of his 6 months as Senior Assistant, he will now be eligible for his increment after only 6 more months in the Junior Assistant role.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rule apply if I'm promoted permanently?▼
No, F.R. 26(c)(i) specifically deals with *officiating* or *temporary* appointments to higher posts. Permanent promotions are governed by different rules.
What if my higher post had a different pay structure, like a fixed salary?▼
This rule applies when both the lower and higher posts are on a time-scale of pay. If the higher post has a fixed salary or a different pay structure, the applicability of this rule needs to be examined on a case-by-case basis, consulting with the relevant finance department.
How do I calculate the exact increment I'm entitled to after returning to my lower post?▼
The exact increment calculation depends on the specific pay rules applicable to your service and the time scale of your lower post. Consult your department's pay and accounts office for a precise calculation.
Does this rule apply to all government employees?▼
Yes, this rule applies to all government servants governed by the Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules.
What if I resign from the higher post before the stipulated time?▼
If you resign from the higher post before the stipulated time, the period of officiating service may not be counted for increments in the lower post. The exact implications would depend on the specific circumstances and the terms of your appointment to the higher post.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Test Your Knowledge

Question 1 of 3

According to F.R. 26(c)(i), under what condition can officiating service in a higher post be counted for increments in a lower post?

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