DOP Order – “Very Good” benchmark for financial upgradation under MACPS and consideration of “Good” benchmark for the previous years before 25.07.2016.
No.7-8/2016-PCC (Pt.)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 13.03.2019
To
All Chief Postmasters General/Postmasters General.
Sub : Clarification on applicability of “Very Good” benchmark for financial upgradation under MACPS and consideration of “Good” benchmark for the previous years before 25.07.2016.
This office is in receipt of large number of references consequent upon the clarification issued vide DG Posts’ letter of even number dated 02.07.2018 on the above mentioned subject, regarding allowing opportunity of making representation against ‘good’ benchmark and relaxation of benchmark for MACPS.
2. In this context, it is reiterated that opportunity of making representation against the APAR which are post 2009 cannot be given as it is already disclosed to the employees in APAR process.
3. Further, the benchmark for the purpose of financial upgradation under MACP was enhanced from ‘good’ to ‘very good’ w.e.f. 25.07.2016 i.e prior to 25.07.2016 the benchmark was ‘good’ for MACPS. As such, the ‘good’ grading of APAPRs for the period prior to 25.07.2016 may be considered for financial upgradation under MACPS. However, the “very good” benchmark applicable w.e.f. 25.07.2016 cannot be relaxed for MACPS.
4. All concerned may be informed accordingly.
(S.B.Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
Tel. No. 011-23096629
Email-adeeds@indiatoost.gov in
Ravi B Kulkarni says
Central Govt. employees have been now divided into two parts. Lucky verses unlucky. some were lucky to receive ACP and some are unlucky to receive MACP.. This is totally unjustified. The flexible rules has made total kiosk. Further deterioration took place with bechmark GOOD to VERY GOOD. In case of Para-Military staff DOPT has taken a stand to consider all PPAR as VERY GOOD prior to July 2016, even though the same was accorded as GOOD.
Now similar ruling is not being made for all Civilian Govt Servants. The Defence sector is the most affected as there is a combination of Military and civilian staff. Thus the PPAR is in doll drum due to mis-understanding and set rules and further mind set.
It is high time DOPT should give justice to all staff. Differentiating rules on the bases of Paramilitary, Military and Civilian is totally incorrect.