Question

Under the 7th Central Pay Commission, the annual increment of a Central Government employee falls due on:

1.
1 January only
2.
The date of joining service
3.
1 January or 1 July
4.
1 April only
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : 1 January or 1 July

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Detailed Solution

सही उत्तर 1 January or 1 July है।

Key Points

After the 7th Central Pay Commission, there are two dates for grant of annual increment, 1 January and 1 July, depending on the date of appointment or promotion.

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Question:

Under the 7th Central Pay Commission, the annual increment of a Central Government employee falls due on:

1.
1 January only
2.
The date of joining service
3.
1 January or 1 July
4.
1 April only

Correct Answer: 1 January or 1 July

After the 7th Central Pay Commission, there are two dates for grant of annual increment, 1 January and 1 July, depending on the date of appointment or promotion.

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