The promotion is based on individual performance and every individual is eligible for promotion within the period of 4 to 5 years. The process starts from October for January promotion and from March for July promotion. The schedule for promotion is twice in a year i.e in January and July. The HRD then reviews and finalizes the transfer proposals in coordination with the respective parent departments which is put up to the HR Committee meeting of the Ministry for approval. The individuals are given the choice of three places for posting which is then submitted to the HRD routed through the HRC of respective departments and working Agencies. The criteria for transfer review are mainly on marital, medical and domestic ground. The transfers as facilitated based on the availability of posts and the reliever in their opted places. The transfer exercise is centrally initiated by the HRD in collaboration with the respective parent departments. Generally, the civil servants parented by the Ministry serving in various agencies are being transferred upon the completion of five years serving in the same agency. The general transfer exercise is conducted once in a year from the month of October to November as per the transfer guidelines of the Ministry. The slots are announced through media and on the website of the Ministry. All trainings/studies are on merit based and equal opportunities are given to all through open competitive selection procedures. The duration of the Adhoc training or STT ranges from few days to couple of months but not exceeding six months that include workshops, seminars and meetings exceeding five days. Also the adhoc trainings are carried out but are subject to the approval of the RCSC. The planned trainings are usually the long-term trainings/study that is incorporated in the HRD Master Plan approved by RCSC. There are two types of trainings that are being carried out by HRD i.e, Long Term Training(both planned and adhoc program) and Short Term Training (STT). The selection is merit based and the vacancy of the post and its requirements are announced in the media and on Ministry’s website on transparent manner. The requirement is reviewed by HR Division based on the Approved Staffing Strength approved by Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) in the beginning of the Five Year Plan development. The HR Division collects the manpower requisition from respective Departments and other line Ministries and Agencies.