This is in reference to DOP&T OM F No 35034/3/2015-Estt.(D) dated 27/28.09.2016 regarding enhancement of Benchmark for financial upgradation under MACP Scheme as per recommendations of the 7th CPC accepted by the Government
of late, field units have been seeking clarification regarding the applicability of benchmark 'Very Good' for considering financial upgradation under MACP Scheme. The matter has been examined at FHQ and the following clarifications are issued for compliance by all concerned
i. for grant of financial upgradation under the MACPs the prescribed benchmark would be 'Very Good' for all the posts w.e.f 25.07.2016
ii. APAR grading Good for the period prior to25.07.2016 i.e the date from which the new benchmark made applicable may be treated as very good while considering such cases by the screening committee/BOO
iii. there should be a three 'very good' grading and other two not below 'good' grading out of last five ACRs/APARs considering point no.(i) & (ii) in view for arriving at the prescribed benchmark 'very good ' some illustrations are given in the enclosed Annexure-A for guidance.
