Section 16(2) in Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Employees Service) Regulations, 2015
(2)All promotions shall be against vacancies in sanctioned posts declared by the authority except promotions up to Officer Grade Cand shall be based on-(a)Seniority, merit and suitability in the cases of Officers.(b)Seniority and merit in the cases of Driver, [Junior] [Substituted 'General' by Notification No. PFRDA/12/RGL/139/11, dated 31.10.2018 (w.e.f. 14.5.2015).] Assistant.Provided that in assessing the suitability of the employee for promotion, the performance of the employee in the post or grade, from where he is being considered for promotion, shall be considered.
