# OPM eliminates time-in-grade restrictions for federal promotions

**URL:** <https://www.fedwork.net/t/opm-eliminates-time-in-grade-restrictions-for-federal-promotions/4342>\
**Category:** Pay, Perks, and Retirement\
**Created:** [October 19, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opm-eliminates-time-in-grade-restrictions-for-federal-promotions/4342 "2026-10-19T12:47:19Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 19, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opm-eliminates-time-in-grade-restrictions-for-federal-promotions/4342/1 "2026-10-19T12:47:19Z")

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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](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/10/opm-eliminates-time-in-grade-restrictions-for-federal-promotions/)