What happens when individuals are rendered ineligible for promotion?

When individuals are rendered ineligible for promotion, the projected promotion will indeed be canceled. This is an important rule within the promotion system to maintain standards and ensure that only qualified individuals advance. When eligibility criteria are not met—whether due to performance issues, disciplinary actions, or failure to meet educational requirements—the system automatically cancels any pending promotions. This ensures fairness and consistency as it upholds the integrity of the promotion process; it is designed to ensure that only those who meet the established criteria can advance in their careers. Therefore, once someone is deemed ineligible, they cannot proceed with their intended promotion.

In regard to the other options, while individuals may still have the opportunity to test for promotion in the future, their current promotional eligibility is compromised, leading to cancellation of projected advancements. They will not remain eligible for future promotions until they rectify the issues that led to their ineligibility. Additionally, there is no requirement for them to retake earlier tests; rather, it is their performance and eligibility status that affect future promotion opportunities.