Out of turn promotion for sportspersons.

F.No.14034/1/ 2012-Estt. (D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 26th July, 2012.

 
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Out of turn promotion for sportspersons.

   The undersigned is directed to say that the scheme for appointment  of meritorious sports persons under Government is contained in this  Department O.M. No. 14015/ 1/78-Estt. (D) dated the 4th August, 1980 as amended from time to time. This Department has been receiving requests  for grant of out of turn promotion to sportspersons employed under various Ministries/Departments. The demand for grant of out of turn promotion for excellence in sports events has been considered by the Government and it has been decided to allow a maximum of three out of turn promotions to a sportsperson/ Coach for excellence in sports events as per provisions of the enclosed scheme.

Out of turn promotion for sportspersons.

   The Union Cabinet today approved a policy to promote sportspersons for excellence in international sports events, by giving upto three out of turn promotions in their service career for winning medals in Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and World Championships. The sportsperson winning a medal or more than one medal in a Game/Team Events/Championships in a particular year will be eligible for an out of turn promotion in that year. Further record-breaking medal winning performance in National Games will also be considered for one out of turn promotion during the service career. Two out of turn promotions will be given for performance as a Coach, if he/she has trained a sportsperson who wins a medal in international sports events.