FR 26(b) – Increment Rules
As per Fundamental Rule 26(b):
“All leave except Extraordinary Leave and deputation out of India counts for increment in the time-scale on which the employee was officiating.”
This means:
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If an employee goes on earned leave or half-pay leave, the period still counts for increment.
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If the employee was holding a higher post in officiating capacity and later confirmed, that period is treated as qualifying service.
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Only EOL (Extraordinary Leave) or Foreign Deputation does not count.
The Memo No. 5071/59/A1/FR.I/2001, Dt. 05.09.2001 (AP/TS Finance Dept.) clarified that service rendered prior to reversion also counts for AAS increments if continuity is not broken.