“BSNL Promotion Policy for Executives”(BPPE)

BY

All India Graduate Engineers &

Telecom Officers Association

(AIGETOA)

A brief presentation

These Rules shall be called “BSNL Promotion Policy forExecutives (BPPE)” and shall be applicable to all BSNLExecutives on the regular rolls of the Company including thosewho are on deputation to some other Organization. This rulewill govern the promotional avenues of the executive’s up toDGM level and beyond that the BSNL MSRR will be applicable.These rules shall be coterminous with the BSNL MSRR.

This promotion policy will ensure promotion of executives tonext higher grades on the basis of merit, efficiency, gradeservice & suitability for higher posts instead of only seniority.

Introduction of the BPPE

The meeting of Corporate Promotion Committee forconsideration of promotion of executives will be held twice ina year i.e. on 1st April and 1st October of every year.

The Bachelor in Engineering or equivalent/ Diploma with 10years of post qualification experience for Telecom Streamand CA/CS/ICWA/MBA Finance/M.Com for finance stream willbe mandatory for the promotion to the post of DGMonwards. In absence of the said qualifications, it would beessential to clear a Departmental Screening Examination forpromotion to DGM onwards.

Introduction of the BPPE

All executives will get smooth career progression up toAGM/CAO/Equivalent grade irrespective of number of post. Thepromotion up to AGM/CAO/Equivalent grade will be selection bymerit irrespective of number of post and qualification.

Although the promotion up to AGM equivalent grade is not postbased but the selection has been kept stringent to ensuresuitability and quality in the promoted executives.

A FAST TRACK mechanism has also been introduced inpromotion to the post of SDE/AO/Equivalent,AGM/CAO/Equivalent and DGM/Equivalent to infuse talent &fresh blood in the cadre.

SALIENT POINTS OF THE POLICY

Promotion from AGM/CAO equivalent to the DGMEquivalent is a post based and selection by meritpromotion.

There will be two mode of promotion in the DGM, i.e.Normal Mode and Fast Track Mode and total post will bedistributed as 50% to each mode. The stringent benchmark will provide quality candidate in the DGM Grade andFast Track mechanism will result in infusion of early ageexecutives in the DGM Grade.

Promotion beyond to the grade of DGM will be governedby existing BSNL MSRR.

SALIENT POINTS OF THE POLICY

For purpose of reporting and working mechanism, executives grades shall be grouped in the following cluster:

CLUSTER REPORTING SYSTEM

Cluster Grades in the Cluster

IJTO/JAO Equivalent

SDE/AO Equivalent

II AGM/CAO Equivalent

III DGM Equivalent

IV GM and above

QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR THE PROMOTON TO NEXT GARDE

Grade Mode of Promotion Qualifying Period

JTO/JAO Equivalent

SDE/AO EquivalentNormal Mode 5 Years

Fast Track Mode 3 Years

SDE/AO EquivalentAGM/CAOEquivalent

Normal Mode

7 Years ( one year relaxation for SDEs at E3 and above scales)

Fast Track Mode 4 Years

AGM/CAOEquivalent

DGM EquivalentNormal Mode 4 Years

Fast Track Mode 2 Years

Beyond DGM AS PER BSNL MSRR with proposed/needful modification

Note: This is the minimum qualifying period which an executive shall have to serve in the various grades. However, promotion to the next higher grade shall depend upon the suitability of executives through performance evaluation mechanism.

S.No. Factor Maximum Marks

1 APAR 45

2 QUALIFICATIONS 25

3 SERVICE GRADE 30

BENCH MARK FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF SDE/AO & AGM/CAO EQUIVALENT

S. No. Grading Marks

1. Outstanding 09

2. Very Good 07

3. Good 05

4. Average 03

5. Poor 00

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL REPORTS (APAR) SCORES

S. No. QUALIFICATION MARKS

1.BE/B. Tech./M. SC/Equivalent + MBA/ME/M.TECH/LLB

25

2.BE/B. Tech/MBA/MCA/CA/ICWA/CS/PGDBM/ M. Sc./Equivalent

23

3.Three-year diploma in respective branch/B. Sc./BA and equivalent

18

4. Others 12

WEIGHTAGE FOR QUALIFICATION

Service Weightage:

For each completed year of service in thegrade: 3 Marks

Maximum marks: 30 Marks

WEIGHTAGE FOR SERVICE GRADE

For General Candidates:

JTO/JAO/Equivalent to SDE/AO/Equivalent: 65 Marks (Minimum score of 29 is mandatory in Performance appraisal marks for the last five years)

SDE/AO/Equivalent to AGM/CAO/Equivalent: 75 Marks (Minimum score of 31 is mandatory in Performance appraisal marks for the last five years)

QUALIFYING MARKS FOR PROMOTION TO SDE/AO & AGM/CAO EQUIVALENT GRADE

NORMAL PROMOTION CHANNEL

For SC/ST Candidates:

JTO/JAO/Equivalent to SDE/AO/Equivalent: 55 Marks (Minimum score of 27 is mandatory in Performance appraisal marks for the last five years)

SDE/AO/Equivalent to AGM/CAO/Equivalent: 65 Marks (Minimum score of 29 is mandatory in Performance appraisal marks for the last five years)

QUALIFYING MARKS FOR PROMOTION TO SDE/AO & AGM/CAO EQUIVALENT GRADE

NORMAL PROMOTION CHANNEL

All executives working in SDE/AO/Equivalent grade with four (4) yearsresidency period in the grade will be eligible to appear in a LimitedDepartmental Competitive Examination with a condition to have minimummarks in the APAR (30 Marks – For General candidates, 26 Marks-For SC/STcandidates).

The Top 300 executives with proper representation as per reservationrules shall be selected for the promotion to the post of AGM/CAOequivalent in the said examination with a provision to change the cut-offmarks by appointing authority of the Cadre. This intake shall be limited to

a total cumulative intake of 1500 AGMs overall.

PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF AGM/CAO EQUIVALENT

FAST TRACK CHANNEL

Promotion from AGM/CAO/Equivalent to DGM Equivalentand above shall be done on two modes.

a) Normal Channel Mode: The promotion of 50% of totalseats of the DGM equivalent grade will be filled throughthis mode.

b) Fast Track Mode: The promotion of 50% of total seats ofDGM equivalent grade will be filled through this mode.

PROMOTION TO THE POST OF DGM

Promotion from AGM/CAO/Equivalent to DGM Equivalentand above shall be based on selection on merit from eligibleseniority list. Promotion to the post of DGM/Equivalent shallbe on the basis of seniority subject to possession ofrequisite qualification & suitability factors as mentioned:

S. No. Factor Maximum Marks

1. APAR 70

2. Interview 30

PROMOTION TO THE POST OF DGM

NORMAL PROMOTION CHANNEL

Grade of APAR

Marks MultiplyingFactor

Effective Marks

Outstanding 09 1.94 17.5

Very Good 07 1.94 13.5

Good 05 1.94 9.7

Average 03 1.94 6.8

Poor 00 1.94 0

PROMOTION TO THE POST OF DGM

APAR GRADING FOR DGM PROMOTION

APAR Marks:- This shall consist of sum of total of APARscore of last four years multiplied by a weight factor of1.94 rounded to next multiple of 1 when the suitability ofthe executive is being assessed.

Interview Marks:- The DPC will award up-to a maximumof 30 marks to each eligible executive by taking intoconsideration factors like educational qualifications,professional knowledge, ability to reason out logically,presentation of ideas coherently, environmentalawareness, leadership, potential for decision making,communication skills etc.

PROMOTION TO THE POST OF DGM

NORMAL PROMOTION CHANNEL

For General Candidates:

75 Marks (Minimum score of 50 is mandatory inPerformance appraisal marks for the last four yearsusing standard multiplying factor).

For SC/ST Candidates:

65 Marks (Minimum score of 46 is mandatory inPerformance appraisal marks for the last four yearsusing standard multiplying factor).

PROMOTION TO THE POST OF DGM

NORMAL CHANNEL

Executives working in AGM/CAO/Equivalent grade with Two (2)years residency period in the grade will be eligible to appear in FastTrack Mode of promotion to the DGM grade against 50% Quota witha condition to have minimum marks (62 Marks – For Generalcandidates, 58 Marks-For SC/ST candidates) in the APAR in last fouryears. The selection will be done based on Psychometric test,Group Discussion and Interview. The Weightage ofperformance of the above shall be as mentioned below:

Psychometric test : 50 Marks

Group Discussion : 25 Marks

Interview : 25 Marks

PROMOTION TO THE POST OF DGM

FAST TARCK CHANNEL

Before moving on to new policy, all the vacancies availableon date should be filled up. This exercise should becompleted within one month from now.

All the executives who have completed their residencyperiod in the grade should be given next functionalpromotion once organisation moves on to the post VRSscenario to ensure motivation amongst the executiveswho will be left after implementation of VRS package. Oneyear relaxation should be given to all the executives whofall short of such residency period.

Implementation of this policy should be done in long termto ensure a contemporary HR model.

AIGETOA Suggestions before Moving On to New Policy

All promotion beyond the DGM/Equivalent will be dealt as per the BSNL MSRR subject to changes as suggested

in promotion policy.

THANKS!

BSNL Promotion Policy and Rules for Executives (BPPRE)