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OPM eliminates time-in-grade restrictions for federal promotions

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FedWork October 19, 2026, 12:47pm 1

Federal employees will no longer have to complete a full year in their current paygrade before becoming eligible for promotion…OPM eliminates time-in-grade restrictions for federal promotions - Federal News Network

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