I am currently on special leave without pay and I meet all the eligibility criteria as of the eligibility cut-off date. Can I get a continuing appointment?

Staff members who avail of special leave without pay during the review process will not be disqualified on the basis of the SLWOP if they meet all the eligibility criteria and are deemed eligible by their executive office or local HR office.  However, during the final review, if the staff member continues to meet the criteria listed under section 2.1(b), (e) and (f) of ST/SGB/2011/9 and a decision is made to grant a continuing appointment to a staff member who is on SLWOP, the continuing appointment will be granted only upon return to active service.