Out-of-turn promotions to sportspersons from Group D to Group C on sports account

On the subject matter, Board have decided that the sportspersons who were initially recruited in Group-D and after the implementation of recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission, upgraded in pay scale Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1,800; and fulfilling the requisite sports norms for promotion from Group-D to Group-C as per Board’s policy letter mentioned above; may be considered for out-of-turn promotions to next higher post in their cadre, subject to fulfilling the minimum educational qualification required for the promotional post.