Fixation Rules 2026
The “Double Jump”
How Regular Promotion Beats MACP
Pay Matrix Fixation 2026: How the “Double Jump” from Level 4 to Level 6 Works Under New Rules
- The Trap: MACP gives only Financial Upgrade.
- The Fix: Regular Promotion gives “Status” + “Fixation”.
- Key Rule: FR 22(I)(a)(1) Option.
- Gain: Extra Increments at Level 5 & 6.
The Big Question: “I am already MACP-II. Why should I take LSG?”
This is the most common doubt. Many officials refuse LSG promotion because they think “I am already in Level 5 or 6, what will I gain?”
The answer lies in the Fixation of Pay rules. The 2026 Restructuring creates a unique scenario called the “Double Jump”.
Scenario 1: The “Double Fixation” Benefit
If you are a PA (MACP-I) in Level 5 and you get Regular Promotion to LSG (Level 5):
Myth: “Same Level, so no benefit.”
Fact: You get a 3% Increment benefit! Even though the Level is same, the rule allows for one notional increment fixation.
💰 Calculation Example
Current Pay (Level 5): ₹44,900.
Promotion to Regular LSG: You don’t stay at ₹44,900.
New Pay: ₹46,200 (One Cell Higher).
Result: You gain one full year of seniority in the pay matrix.
Scenario 2: The Fast Track to Level 6 (HSG-II)
The real magic happens here. Under MACP, you wait 10 years for the next level.
Under the new 40:40:20 Ratio, an LSG official becomes eligible for HSG-II (Level 6) in just 3-5 years.
When you move to Level 6 via Regular Promotion, you again get the FR 22(I)(a)(1) benefit, which MACP would have denied you for another 5 years.
| Feature | MACP Route | Regular Promotion Route (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Time Taken | 10 Years Fixed | 3-6 Years (Dynamic) |
| Pay Fixation | Once in 10 Years | Twice (on every promo) |
| Final Level | Max Level 6 or 7 | Max Level 8 or 9 |