Updated Allowances for Central Government Employees Effective from January 1, 2024
The central government has recently updated the allowances for its staff, effective from January 1, 2024. This change follows a 50% increase in Dearness Allowance (D.A.). Below is a detailed breakdown of the new rates for various allowances, which are crucial for central government employees to understand.
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1. House Rent Allowances (HRA)
| Effective Date |
“X” Class |
“Y” Class |
“Z” Class |
| 01.07.2017 |
24% |
16% |
08% |
| 01.01.2021 |
27% |
18% |
09% |
| 01.01.2024 |
30% |
20.5% |
10% |
2. Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy
Children Education Allowance (CEA)
| Effective Date |
Per Month |
Per Year |
CEA (Normal Child) |
| 01.07.2017 |
Rs. 2,250/- |
Rs. 27,000/- |
|
| 01.01.2024 |
Rs. 2,813/- |
Rs. 33,756/- |
|
Divyang Child Allowance
| Effective Date |
Per Month |
Per Year |
CEA (Divyang Child) |
| 01.07.2017 |
Rs. 4,500/- |
Rs. 54,000/- |
|
| 01.01.2024 |
Rs. 5,625/- |
Rs. 67,500/- |
|
Hostel Subsidy
| Effective Date |
Per Month |
Per Year |
Hostel Subsidy |
| 01.07.2017 |
Rs. 6,750/- |
Rs. 81,000/- |
|
| 01.01.2024 |
Rs. 8,438/- |
Rs. 1,01,256/- |
|
3. Dress Allowances
| Effective Date |
Officers |
PBOR |
Nursing personnel of CAPFs |
| 01.07.2017 |
Rs. 20,000/- per year |
Rs. 10,000/- per year |
Rs. 1,800/- per year |
| 01.01.2024 |
Rs. 25,000/- per year |
Rs. 12,500/- per year |
Rs. 2,250/- per year |
4. Hair Cutting, Soap Toilet & Rum Allowances
Hair Cutting Allowance
| Effective Date |
Rate per Month |
| 01.07.2017 |
Rs. 45/- |
| 01.01.2024 |
Rs. 56/- |
Soap Toilet Allowance
| Effective Date |
Rate per Month |
| 01.07.2017 |
Rs. 180/- |
| 01.01.2024 |
Rs. 225/- |
Rum Allowance
| Effective Date |
Field Area |
High Altitude Area |
| 01.07.2017 |
Rs. 281/- PM (3000 ft to 4999 ft) |
Rs. 360/- PM (5000 ft to 8999 ft) |
| 01.01.2024 |
Rs. 351/- PM (3000 ft to 4999 ft) |
Rs. 450/- PM (5000 ft to 8999 ft) |
5. Transportation of Personnel Effects by Road on Transfer
| Pay Level |
Old Rate (01.07.2017) |
New Rate (01.01.2024) |
| 6 & above |
Rs. 50/- per KM |
Rs. 63/- per KM |
| 5 & below |
Rs. 25/- per KM |
Rs. 31/- per KM |
| 4 & below |
Rs. 15/- per KM |
Rs. 19/- per KM |
6. Daily Allowance, Hotel Charges & Reimbursement of Food Charges
| Pay Level |
Hotel Charges (Old Rate) |
Hotel Charges (New Rate) |
Travel within City (Old Rate) |
Travel within City (New Rate) |
| 14 & above |
Rs. 7,500/- per night |
Rs. 10,000/- per night |
Rs. 1200/- per day |
Rs. 1,500/- per day |
| 12 & 13 |
Rs. 4,500/- per night |
Rs. 6,000/- per night |
Rs. 1000/- per day |
Rs. 1,250/- per day |
| 9 to 11 |
Rs. 2,250/- per night |
Rs. 3,000/- per night |
Rs. 900/- per day |
Rs. 1,125/- per day |
| 6 to 8 |
Rs. 750/- per night |
Rs. 1,000/- per night |
Rs. 800/- per day |
Rs. 1,000/- per day |
| 5 & below |
Rs. 450/- per night |
Rs. 600/- per night |
Rs. 500/- per day |
Rs. 625/- per day |
7. Entitlement on Transfer & Personnel Effect
| Pay Level |
By Air |
By Train |
By Road |
| 14 & above |
Business/Club |
AC First |
Actual travel by any type of public transport including AC Bus/Taxi |
| 12 & 13 |
Economy |
AC First |
Actual travel by any type of public transport |
| 9 to 11 |
Economy |
AC Second |
– |
| 6 to 8 |
– |
AC Second |
– |
| 5 & below |
– |
AC Third/CC |
Actual travel by any type of public transport excluding AC Bus |
8. Use of Own Car/Auto for Temp Duty Where No Specific Rate Available from State Authority or Neighbor State
| Type of Journey |
Old Rate (01.07.2017) |
New Rate (01.01.2024) |
| Journey in own car/taxi |
Rs. 24/- per KM |
Rs. 30/- per KM |
| Journey in own scooter/auto |
Rs. 12/- per KM |
Rs. 15/- per KM |
9. Annual Allowance for Medical Officer
| PG Qualification of M.O. |
Old Rate (01.07.2017) |
New Rate (01.01.2024) |
| Recognized PG Qualification |
Rs. 2,100/- per month |
Rs. 2,625/- per month |
| Unrecognized PG Qualification |
Rs. 1,050/- per month |
Rs. 1,687/- per month |
10. Nursing Allowance for Nursing Staff
| Category |
Old Rate (01.07.2017) |
New Rate (01.01.2024) |
| All Nursing Personnel |
Rs. 7,200/- per month |
Rs. 9,000/- per month |
11. Transportation Allowance (TPT)
| Pay Level |
Higher TPT at Metro Cities |
Other Places |
| 8 & above (DG to ASO) |
Rs. 7,200/- + 50% DA |
Rs. 3,600/- + 50% DA |
| 3 to 8 (CT to SI) |
Rs. 3,600/- + 50% DA |
Rs. 1,800/- + 50% DA |
| 1 & 2 (Below ASO) |
Rs. 1,350/- + 50% DA |
Rs. 900/- + 50% DA |
12. Time Limit to Submit Claims to Accruals by Individual
| Type of Claim |
Time Limit (Old) |
Time Limit (New) |
| TA on Transfer |
60 days |
180 days after completion of journey |
| TA on Retirement |
60 days |
180 days after completion of journey |
| LTC |
1 month |
3 months on return journey |
| Medical (CGHS) |
1 month |
3 months |
13. Joining Time Admissible on Transfer of Public Interest
| Distance |
Time (Where Road Journey Involved More Than 200 KMs) |
Time (Otherwise) |
| Within Same Station |
1 day |
1 day |
| Less than 1000 KMs |
10 days |
12 days |
| 1000 to 2000 KMs |
12 days |
15 days |
| More than 2000 KMs |
15 days |
15 days |
| In case of Air Journey |
15 days |
15 days |
| For transfer from NE Region & Ladakh |
2 days additional JT allowed |
2 days additional JT allowed |
For any further clarification or specific details, kindly refer to the official notifications from the central government authorities.
Stay informed about your entitlements and make sure to utilize the allowances effectively. This update is crucial for the financial planning of central government staff, ensuring they receive the benefits they deserve.
