(1) The layer of the classless post shall be as follows:
(a) First layer,
(b) Second layer,
(c) Third layer,
(d) Fourth layer,
(e) Fifth layer.
(2) The employee who is firstly appointed to the classless post shall be maintained into the first layer.
(3) The competent authority shall upgrade as follows the classless employees whose records of punishment have not been maintained pursuant to Section 18E.
(a) Second layer having the service period of Five year or more and less than Ten years.
(b) Third layer having the service period of Ten year or more and less than Fifteen years.
(c) Fourth layer having the service period of Fifteen year or more and less than Twenty years.
(d) Fifth layer having the service period of Twenty year or more.
(4) The pay scale of the layer pursuant to Sub-section (3) shall be as prescribed by the Government of Nepal.
(5) The other provisions relating to upgradation shall be as prescribed.