How is pay fixed on promotion under FR 22(I)(a)(1)?

Under FR 22(I)(a)(1), one notional increment is first added in the existing pay level (moving to the next stage). Then, pay is fixed at the cell in the promoted level that is equal to or immediately higher than that figure.

What is the difference between Promotion and MACP fixation?

Under MACP (Modified Assured Career Progression), the financial benefit is identical to a regular promotion—one notional increment in the existing level and placing in the next higher level of the Pay Matrix. However, MACP does not confer a change in functional designation.

Pay Fixation Calculator | Promotion, MACP & 6th-to-7th CPC (FR 22)

Pay Fixation Form

Select your fixation scenario to determine the new pay matrix cell

Current Pay Level (Pre-Promotion)

Current Basic Pay (₹)

Promoted / MACP Higher Pay Level

Fixation Computation Result

FR 22 Verified

Revised Basic Pay in Promoted Level ₹0 Stage in Pay Matrix

Immediate Basic Hike +₹0 / mo

1. Current Basic Pay in Existing Level: ₹0

2. After One Notional Increment in Current Level: ₹0

3. Cell Fixed in Promoted Level (Equal or Next Higher): ₹0

Rules of Fixation

Fixation on promotion follows FR 22(I)(a)(1). An employee receives one notional increment in the lower pay level, followed by placing into the equal or immediately higher cell in the promoted level.

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How Pay Fixation Operates: Fundamental Rule 22(I)(a)(1) Explained

When a government servant is promoted or granted financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme to a post carrying duties of higher responsibility, pay is fixed under Fundamental Rule 22(I)(a)(1).

Exercising the Option: Date of Promotion vs. Date of Next Increment (DNI)

Government employees have the legal option under FR 22(I)(a)(1) to either:

Option A: Have their pay fixed from the exact date of promotion immediately.
Option B: Continue drawing pay in the lower level until their annual increment date (1st January or 1st July), receive the normal increment in the lower level, and then have pay fixed in the promoted level.