The EPFO has issued a circular to ensure uniformity in granting promotions within the Data Entry Operator (DEO) cadre across all field offices. It clarifies that 'one-time initial fitment on a notional basis' is admissible only once and prohibits further retrospective or notional promotions. Field offices are directed to review previous promotions to ensure they align with the DEO Amendment Recruitment Rules, 2006. Any promotions granted retrospectively that do not comply with these rules must be reviewed and corrected. All future promotions must be based on duly sanctioned and available vacancies.

The EPFO has issued a circular to ensure uniformity in granting promotions within the Data Entry Operator (DEO) cadre across all field offices. It clarifies that 'one-time initial fitment on a notional basis' is admissible only once and prohibits further retrospective or notional promotions. Field offices are directed to review previous promotions to ensure they align with the DEO Amendment Recruitment Rules, 2006. Any promotions granted retrospectively that do not comply with these rules must be reviewed and corrected. All future promotions must be based on duly sanctioned and available vacancies.