MACPS refers to the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme. The MACPS is an arrangement that allows central government employees to progress in their pay level following periods of service (10, 20, and 30 years) through financial upgradation while not being formally promoted, (which fulfills the criteria for the MACPS).
Explanation:
- Objective: The MACPS was devised to provide financial benefits and encourage career progression for employees who cannot expect to gain regular progression during their length of employment, due to the specific circumstances of their position/role/department
- Coverage: All employees of the Central government are eligible for the MACPS, including those in Group “A” posts, but not for those already members of an Organized Group “A” Services
- Financial Upgradation: Three financial upgradations will be provided based on their years of service after which employees receive financial upgradations after 10, 20, and 30 years.
- Mechanism: An employee would go to the immediate next level in the Pay matrix upon completion of the service periods as defined under the MACPS.
- Implications: The MACPS is designed to ensure that all government servants to accrue financial benefits accruing to them based on their length of service, notwithstanding the lack of prospects for formal progression, i.e., no promotion opportunities.
