Stepping Up of Pay Guide

If you’re a senior JCO/OR (PBOR) promoted before a junior but earning less basic pay due to pay fixation rules, you can request a Stepping Up of Pay to match the junior’s pay. This guide explains the process, eligibility, and tips to avoid issues, including the Adhoc Increment for 2006 cases.

What is Stepping Up of Pay?

Stepping up of pay ensures fairness when a senior JCO/OR (promoted earlier) earns less than a junior (promoted later) due to pay fixation rules after promotion or MACP. The senior’s pay is increased to match the junior’s in the same rank.

Key Points for Stepping Up of Pay

Topic	Details
Eligibility	Senior and junior must be in the same group, trade, and rank; have identical pre-revised pay scales (6th CPC) or pay levels (7th CPC); senior must have equal or higher pay before promotion; difference due to pay fixation rules (FR 22 or CCS (RP) Rules).
6th CPC	For seniors promoted before 1 January 2006, if junior promoted on/after 1 January 2006 earns more in pay band + grade pay.
7th CPC	For seniors promoted before 1 January 2016, if junior promoted on/after 1 January 2016 earns more in pay matrix. Effective from junior’s promotion date.
Restrictions	Not allowed if junior earned more before promotion (e.g., advance increments) or if difference is not due to promotion pay fixation. Not applicable for MACP pay differences in 6th CPC.
Adhoc Increment (2006)	For increments due between February–June 2006, grant one increment on 1 January 2006 in pre-revised scale, then next increment on 1 July 2006 (CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, Rule 10).
Rules	6th CPC: FR 22, CCS (RP) Rules, 2008. 7th CPC: Rule 13, CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 (Regulation 14, MPAR).

Stepping Up of Pay Checklist

Check	Document	Notes
✔️	Comparative Statement	Service details of senior and junior (feeder entry, mustering date, UPCLASS, MACP, promotion).
✔️	DO Part-II Order	For your promotion/MACP, including date and rank.
✔️	Ink-Signed Application	Request for stepping up, signed by you and countersigned by OC/CO.
✔️	Service Book Entry	Ensure promotion and stepping-up details are recorded.
✔️	Pay Details	Pay slips showing senior and junior’s pay before and after promotion.
✔️	Unit Clerk/Records Office Submission	Forward to PAO for scrutiny.
✔️	Stepping-Up DOII	Ensure Record Office publishes DO Part-II and updates Sheet Roll.

Procedure for Stepping Up of Pay

1. Check Eligibility: Compare your pay with the junior’s after their promotion. Confirm same group, trade, rank, and pay fixation issue.
2. Prepare Comparative Statement: Include your and junior’s service details (feeder entry, mustering, UPCLASS, MACP, promotion).
3. Submit to Unit: Provide statement, DO Part-II, pay details, and ink-signed application to Unit Clerk/Records Office.
4. PAO Scrutiny: PAO verifies and forwards to Record Office.
5. DO Part-II Publication: Record Office publishes Stepping-Up DO Part-II and updates Sheet Roll.
6. Verify Pay Slip: Check pay slip for stepped-up pay and next increment.

Common Reasons for Stepping Up Issues

Issue
Missing or incomplete comparative statement (no feeder entry, MACP, or promotion details).
Junior earned more before promotion due to advance increments or other reasons.
Senior and junior not in same group, trade, or rank.
Pay difference not due to promotion pay fixation rules.
Missing DO Part-II order or service book entry.
Application not countersigned by OC/CO.
Failure to submit through Unit Clerk/Records Office to PAO.

Quick Tips

Tip
Compare your pay slip with the junior’s to confirm eligibility.
Work with your Unit Clerk to prepare a correct comparative statement.
Submit all documents (statement, DO Part-II, pay details, application) promptly.
Ensure same group, trade, and rank for you and the junior.
Verify pay difference is due to promotion pay fixation rules.
For 2006 cases, check eligibility for Adhoc Increment (February–June 2006).
Confirm Stepping-Up DO Part-II is published and Sheet Roll is updated.
Keep copies of all documents and check pay slip after stepping up.