Service Matters
Promotion – Important Points
Promotion is appointment of an eligible employee to a higher category or post in accordance with the applicable Special Rules and general service rules.
Important Rules and References
- APSSR
Rule 5 – Selection posts
- APSSR
Rule 6 – Preparation of panels
- APSSR
Rule 8 – Eligibility for promotion/appointment by transfer
- APSSR
Rule 23 – Appeal, revision or review of appointment/promotion orders
- APSSR
Rule 24 – Revision of approved candidate panels
- APSSR
Rule 33 – Seniority
- APSSR
Rule 34 – Common/integrated seniority
- APSSR
Rule 36 – Inter-se seniority
- SPECIAL RULE
Relevant Special Rules
- INSTRUCTION
Government Orders and departmental instructions
Key Points
- Qualifying service
- Seniority
- Prescribed qualifications
- Departmental tests
- Vacancy position
- Service record
- Selection or non-selection procedure
- Reservation and roster requirements
- Disciplinary proceedings or penalties
- DPC or selection procedure where applicable
Practical Checklist
- Applicable Special Rules
- Approved seniority list
- Panel year and vacancy
- Qualifications and tests
- Service record
- Vigilance or disciplinary status
- Roster requirements
- Competent selection and appointing authorities
Important caution
Promotion eligibility is post-specific. The Special Rules applicable to the particular service/category must be consulted before applying a general rule.
Disclaimer: These notes are intended as a quick reference for Andhra Pradesh Government employees. They are not a substitute for the original Act, statutory Rule, Government Order, Special Rule, departmental instruction or judicial decision. Service conditions may differ according to the employee’s department, service, category, method of appointment and amendments issued from time to time. In case of any conflict, the applicable statutory provision, Government Order and competent authority’s orders shall prevail.