Originally Posted by 258456

May 2012 - Graduated (1st Class Honours, Science Degree)
Jun 2012 - Joined Civil Service (MX13, Office Job, Non-Scholar) => Pay 3800+
Jun 2013 - Promoted to MX12, Performance Grade B (2.5 mths) => 4300+
Apr 2014 - Promoted to MX11, Performance Grade A (3.0 mths) => 5000+

Question 1
From MX12 to MX11, promotion increment is $250 while merit increment (grade A) is $450+.
Does anyone know why promotion increment is so little? I am surprised because promotion is so rare in civil service.