time-scale promotion
noun [ C or U ] Indian English uk/ˈtaɪm.skeɪl prəˌməʊ.ʃən/ us/ˈtaɪm.skeɪl prəˌmoʊ.ʃən/
论资排辈
the act of giving someone a higher or more important position or rank at work because they have been doing their job for a certain length of time
Rohit may not be promoted soon, but he could hope for time-scale promotion after three years or so when he is eligible under that scheme. 罗希特也许不会马上得到提升，但是他能期待在工作三年左右后凭资历升职。