Promotion Guidelines for Group-D Employees to Group-C Posts | GA & PG Dept Odisha Resolution No.2444 Dated 25.01.2019
Promotion Guidelines for Group-D Employees to Group-C Posts
Department: General Administration & Public Grievance Department, Government of Odisha
Resolution No: 2444 | Date: 25.01.2019
Published: 25 January 2019 Applicable to: All Group-D employees (Peon, Orderly Peon, Sweeper, etc.) in Odisha Government establishments
Consequent upon restructuring of Group-D cadre and promotional posts (Finance Dept Resolution No.36796/F dated 26.11.2018), the GA & PG Department has updated promotion criteria from Group-D to Group-C posts.
Base cadre (Level-1): Peon, Orderly Peon, Choukidar, Sweeper, Night Watchman, Gardener, Process Server, etc. – filled by direct recruitment only.
Promotion Criteria from Group-D to Group-C Posts
| Sl. No. | Promotional Post / Level | Eligibility (From) | Minimum Service Required | Principle of Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daftary / Zamadar / Record Supplier / Treasury Sarkar etc. (Level-3) | Group-D employees in Level-1 | 8 years continuous regular service | Seniority-cum-fitness + M.E. or equivalent pass |
| 2 | Junior Grade Diarist / Junior Grade Recorder / Pasting Clerk etc. (Level-4) | Daftary, Zamadar, Record Supplier, Treasury Sarkar etc. (Level-3) | 3 years continuous regular service in Level-3 | Merit & suitability with due regard to seniority |
| 3 | Senior Grade Diarist / Senior Grade Recorder etc. (Level-7) | Junior Grade Diarist, Junior Grade Recorder, Pasting Clerk etc. (Level-4) | 3 years continuous regular service in Level-4 | Merit & suitability with due regard to seniority |
| 4 | Diary Superintendent (Level-9) | Senior Grade Diarist, Senior Grade Recorder etc. (Level-7) | 3 years continuous regular service in Level-7 | Merit & suitability with due regard to seniority |
Important Notes:
- No promotion from Daftary/Zamadar to Record Supplier/Treasury Sarkar (same Level-3).
- All recruitments to base Group-D (Level-1) only through direct recruitment (open advertisement, reservation, etc.).
- Earlier resolutions (No.2196/Gen. dated 29.01.1997 and No.15404/Gen. dated 03.08.2010) modified to this extent; other provisions remain unchanged.
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1. What is the minimum service required for promotion from Group-D to Daftary/Zamadar (Level-3)?
Minimum **8 years** continuous regular service in Level-1 + pass in M.E. or equivalent examination. Promotion on **seniority-cum-fitness**.
2. How is promotion made from Level-3 to Level-4 (Junior Grade Diarist/Recorder etc.)?
Minimum **3 years** service in Level-3. Promotion on **merit & suitability** with due regard to seniority.
3. What is the promotion path to Diary Superintendent (Level-9)?
From Senior Grade Diarist/Recorder etc. (Level-7) after minimum **3 years** service. Promotion on **merit & suitability** with due regard to seniority.
4. Are there promotions within the same level (e.g., Daftary to Record Supplier)?
No – all belong to same Level-3; no promotion among them.
5. Which resolution restructured Group-D cadre and promotional posts?
Finance Department Resolution No.36796/F dated 26.11.2018 – basis for this updated promotion guideline.