The appointing authority is PSC. As per G.O. No. 9735-F dated 10.10.90, clarification,
Q 7. Who is vested with the power to create post in the higher scale / give appointment to higher scale as per Career Advancement Scheme, 1990 ?
Ans. Heads of Offices may exercise this power, except in the case of Constituted Services for whom the power may be exercised by the concerned Administrative Department.
This has been further clarified vide G.O. No. 5961-F dated 25.06.91,
Q 17. Clarifications regarding Point No. 7 of F.D. Memo No. 9735-F, dt. 10.10.90.
Ans. In cancellation of the clarification to this point given in Memo No. 9735-F, dt. 10.10.90, the following clarification is laid down:
So far as the services and posts mentioned in the Annexure to Memo No. 6075-F, dt. 21.06.90 are concerned, this power vests in the respective Administrative Departments. In respect of the other services and posts, this power vests in the Head of Offices concerned subject to ratification by the Appointing Authority.