Responsible Body: Superior Selection Board (SSB)
In the recent past, SSB/ MoPA have changed the criteria for promotion to the post of deputy secretary and joint secretary. SSB has devised a scoring system that takes into account academic performance and ACRs from the beginning to date. MoPA has formed regulation for promotion to various posts in the secretariat.
The criteria that includes educational qualifications. Total 100 marks are distributed as shown following table: