Elimination of Time-in-Grade
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes eliminating the Time-in-Grade (TIG) restriction on advancement to competitive service positions in the General Schedule. Currently, employees in competitive service General Schedule positions in grades 5 and above must serve 52 weeks in grade before becoming eligible fo
| Agency | Personnel Management Office |
|---|---|
| Document type | Proposed Rule |
| Published | 2026-05-28 |
| Summary | The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes eliminating the Time-in-Grade (TIG) restriction on advancement to competitive service positions in the General Schedule. Currently, employees in competitive service General Schedule positions in grades 5 and above must serve 52 weeks in grade before becoming eligible for promotion to the next grade level. Abolishing the restriction would eliminate the 52-week service requirement. If the requirement is eliminated, an employee must continue to meet occupational qualification standard requirements, and any additional job-related qualification requirements. |
| Document number | 2026-10552 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/28/2026-10552/elimination-of-time-in-grade |