Based on Article 34, Part VI, Public Officers (Appointment, Promotion and Termination of Service) Regulations 2012 [P.U. (A) 1/2012], Perkara 34, Bahagian VI, Peraturan-peraturan Pegawai Awam (Pelantikan, Kenaikan Pangkat Dan Penamatan Perkhidmatan) 2012 [P.U. (A) 1/2012] the seniority of an officer is determined as follows:
- i. For an officer in an appointment grade, according to the date of permanent appointment;
- ii. For an officer in a promotional grade, according to the date the officer holds the grade substantively