As per CCS (RP) rule 5 the option of switching over to revised pay is available for those who are promoted/ upgraded between 1st day of January 2016 and date of notification of this rule I.e 25.7.16 ..
The date of promotion in October will not be covered by this
Perhaps the option for fixation of pay till next increment on 1.7.17 is
possible as per the rule meant for promotion under FR 22
