Big Relief For MP Govt Employees Aged 45+, CPCT Scorecard Exemption Granted For Promotion To Assistant Grade 3

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - The Madhya Pradesh government has made a significant concession for Class 4 employees aged 45 and above, exempting them from needing a Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT) scorecard for promotion to Assistant Grade 3. This decision comes as a welcome relief for the affected staff. However, these employees will still be required to demonstrate computer proficiency as part of their job duties.

The government emphasized that this exemption will only apply to departmental promotions and will not affect direct or other forms of recruitment. An estimated 15,000 Class 4 employees may qualify for this exemption, with a few hundred already reaching the age of 45. For Assistant Grade 3 positions, the remaining employees must possess the necessary educational qualifications and a one-year CPCT certificate.

The examination for this certificate is administered by the Science and Technology department, and the validity of the scorecard stands at seven years. Employees eligible for promotion to Assistant Grade 3 will undergo a two-year probation period, during which they must pass the CPCT exam and acquire a one-year computer diploma or certificate from a recognized institution.

If an employee fails to meet the qualifications within five years, their probation period may be extended by up to three years, making the maximum probation period five years. Should an employee fail to acquire the required qualifications within five years, they will be returned to their original Class 4 cadre.