Odisha GA&PG O.M. No. 40365 Dt. 27.11.2025 – Property Statement Mandatory for DPC Promotion
Odisha GA&PG Dept O.M. No. 40365 Dt. 27.11.2025
Procedure for Promotion of Officers Who Have Not Submitted Up-to-Date Property Statement at the Time of DPC
Issued by: General Administration & Pensioners’ Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
O.M. No.: 40365 | Date: 27th November 2025
No vacancy will be kept reserved for such officers.
Key Clarifications Issued in O.M. No. 40365
| Point | Procedure / Clarification |
|---|---|
| 1 | Any officer who has not submitted up-to-date property return at the time of DPC shall be treated as “NOT SUITABLE” for promotion in that DPC. |
| 2 | DPC shall fill all vacancies only from compliant officers. No vacancy shall be kept unfilled or reserved for defaulters. |
| 3 | If the officer submits the property return after the DPC (within allowed grace period, if any), his/her case may be considered in the next DPC only. Eligible for notional promotion from the date junior was promoted and seniority maintained. |
Legal Basis:
- Odisha Civil Services (Criteria for Promotion) Rules, 1992
- Rule 21(4) of Odisha Government Servants’ Conduct (Amendment) Rules, 2021