My wife was apptd. in hons scale in1996 and passed MA exam in 1999. Her last dt. of exam was 15 june and month of increment was august. When she opted for MA scale it was revealed that her basic pay in MA scale in 01.01.2006 would be less than her basic pay in HONS. scale. Since the basic pay of 01.01.2006 is to be taken for the fixation of salary as per ropa 2009. she would be in loss forever. SO, although her last dt. of exam was 15 june 1999, can she opt. to remain in hons. scale till the month of her increment ( august) and move to MA scale after taking increment in hons. scale? IF not then would you suggest aSolution?