Clarification regarding benchmark for placement under MACP in respect of the official who are due for placement in MACP after 25.07.2016.
No:20-45/2016-SPB-II ( Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (Personnel Division) Dated 22nd January 2018
I am directed to refer to Maharashtra Circle's letter no. STA/MACPs/Bench Mark/2017 dated 8.12.2017 on the subject cited above and to say that 'Promotion and 'Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACP)' are two different matters. The first involves higher duties & responsibilities while latter don't.
2. For MACP, DOP&T has issued instruction vide OM No. 35034/3/20 15-Estt(D) dated 28.09.2016. accordingly to which the prescribed benchmark would be 'Very Good" for all posts and it will come into effect from 25.07.2016. The communication of DOP&T has already been circulated by Estt. Division of the Directorate vide letter no. 7-Si20l6-PCC dated 5.10.2016 (copy enclosed).
3. For promotion, Personnel Division vide letter no. 20-24/2016-SPB-II dated 13.02.2017 has clarified to follow instructions contained in DOPT's OM No. 35034/7/97- Estt(D) dated 8.02.2002 until further clarification is issued by DOPT or Department of Posts.
