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
Officers who have not submitted up-to-date Annual Property Statement will be declared “NOT SUITABLE” in the DPC.
No vacancy will be kept reserved for such officers.
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