The Ministry of General Administration (MoGA) had submitted a proposal to the cabinet to amend the Act and scrap provisions related to special promotions --also known as automatic promotions-- incorporated in the Act.[break]
The cabinet, however, decided to adjust the nearly 18,000 civil servants who were given special promotions under Article 24 (D) of the Civil Service Act five years ago.
The government formed after Janaandolan II in April, 2006 had given automatic promotions to some 18,000 civil servants of non-gazetted and gazetted third-class levels following mounting pressure from them. However, the government has not assigned them appropriate responsibilities so far.
According to a source at the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM), the cabinet, however, rejected a recommendation made by the Public Service Commission to extend the retirement age of civil servants by two years.
The government, through the amendment of the Civil Service Act for a fourth time, proposes to prioritize the seniority system in civil service promotions at various levels. According to the fresh provisions, 20 percent of secretary-level vacancies must be filled on the basis of seniority.
Similarly, the government has proposed to promote government employees through certain percentage ratios. The percentage ratios vary from position to position.
In this connection, 35 percent of total marks for purposes of promotion from joint secretary to secretary level will be added on the basis of seniority.
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