i am not the original poster.

lta grade 9 ceiling is at 8400..
package comprises of aws, avc, pb about 2mths for avg performer and mac about 0.5 to 1.2 for rail engineering or IT related work

Salary is 6k and ceiling at 8k, yearly increment is 200, it will take 10 years to reach ceiling. Anyone can advise the real timeline for an average performer to reach ceiling in the assumption case?

if you mean the average average. you will take more than 10 years.
typically around 2-3% max

I joined a ministry last year at 4k, local uni, FCH with NS. Does anyone know roughly how many years it'll take for me to hit 7k?

yearly increment 200, so you'll need 15 years

you should be promoted the following year.
after that, all depends on performance. FCH doesn't help.

if u are just slightly above avg performer, assuming u reach mx11a in 10 years. You likely hit 7k in about 13/14 years in total

on the other hand, if you are good performer and reaches mx10 in about 10/11 years, you will hit 7k probably around 9/10 years just before you reach mx10

Primarily depends on Perf and CEP. Its not time-based and varies between individuals. FCH and NS count for zilch for any grade or appointment promotions.

If reach 11a in 7 years but after that seems to get stuck, constant C.. how? Going 11 yrs liao.. but dont think will get 10 anytime soon.

Probably stuck at your given cep level or with your min/sb assessing that a higher management position (which ties to grade promos to 10) is not suitable for you sadly