One Day, One Minute, One Rule – 395
What is the scope and purpose of the consolidated guidelines issued by the Department of Posts regarding Higher Selection Grade-I (Non-Functional Grade) [HSG-I (NFG)]?
Issued to establish uniform procedures across all Circles for granting HSG-I (NFG) in the Grade Pay of ₹4,800/- (Pay Level-8 of the 7th CPC) following previous instructions from 2016 onwards. Applicable to the senior-most HSG-I officials who have completed a minimum of two years of service in the HSG-I grade, subject to the availability of a vacancy within the Circle's prescribed NFG ceiling. Eligible retired officials as of the due date are also considered. Granted in-situ as a non-functional financial upgradation without altering duties, responsibilities, or requiring separate post identification. It does not grant any right to regular promotion or deputation benefits. Requires meeting standard promotional benchmarks, including an APAR grading of at least 'Good' (numerical score of 4 to 6) for at least 4 out of the 5 years reviewed.
• (DG(P) F. No. X-03/04/2026-SPN-II Date: 1st July, 2026)
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