Income increases by 150%: Ministry of Home Affairs clarifies policies for excellent graduates

Mr. Nguyen Van Hai (name of the character changed) said that he was recruited to work at a state agency under the policy of attracting excellent graduates, with an additional income increase of 100%.

According to Mr. Hai, from January 1, 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 179/2025/ND-CP, which adjusts the additional income level for this subject to 150%. However, up to now, more than a year has passed since the decree took effect, he has not yet enjoyed the additional income regime according to new regulations.

Mr. Hai said that he has contacted the Organization Department of the unit where he works many times to find out and request explanations, but has not received a specific response.

Regarding Mr. Hai's reflection and recommendation, the Ministry of Home Affairs has responded on the Electronic Information Portal.

Accordingly, Article 22 of Decree No. 179/2024/ND-CP stipulates that excellent graduates and young scientists are recruited and apply policies according to Decree No. 140/2017/ND-CP dated December 5, 2017 of the Government on policies to attract and create a source of cadres from excellent graduates and young scientists before the effective date of this Decree, they continue to implement regimes and policies according to Decree No. 140/2017/ND-CP within 5 years from the date of the recruitment decision.

In case the corresponding policy specified in this Decree is more beneficial than the provisions of Decree No. 140/2017/ND-CP, it shall be applied according to the provisions of this Decree.

Based on the provisions of Clause 1, Article 21 of Decree No. 179/2024/ND-CP, the Ministry of Home Affairs requests you to discuss with the civil servant management agency where you work for resolution.

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