Informational Guide: Revised Daily Allowance Rates for Central Government Employees
Circular Number:
A-28/21/1/TACircular/2023-E-VI
Published By:
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Date:
July 14, 2025
English: The Government of India has increased daily allowance rates by 25% effective from January 1, 2024, due to a 50% rise in Dearness Allowance. This enhancement applies to all Central Government employees based on their pay levels, with the highest rate now reaching ₹1500 per day for Level 14 and above employees.
Hindi: भारत सरकार ने महंगाई भत्ते में 50% की वृद्धि के कारण 1 जनवरी, 2024 से दैनिक भत्ता दरों में 25% की वृद्धि की है। यह वृद्धि सभी केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों पर उनके वेतन स्तर के आधार पर लागू होती है, जिसमें स्तर 14 और उससे ऊपर के कर्मचारियों के लिए उच्चतम दर अब प्रतिदिन 1500 रुपये है।
Official Subject
Revision of rates of Daily Allowance to Central Government Employees effective from 01.01.2024 -Reg.
Important Extracts from the Circular
"The Government of India has enhanced daily allowances for Central Government Employees by 25% due to the increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) from 1st January, 2024. The revised rates of Daily allowance are as follows:
Level 14 and above: ₹1500/- (previously ₹1200/-)
Level 12 and 13: ₹1250/- (previously ₹1000/-)
Level 9 to 11: ₹1125/- (previously ₹900/-)
Level 6 to 8: ₹1000/- (previously ₹800/-)
Level 5 and below: ₹625/- (previously ₹500/-)
These revised rates are applicable from January, 1, 2024."
Simplified Explanation
- Direct Link to DA: The 25% increase in daily allowance is a direct consequence of the 50% increase in Dearness Allowance announced by the government.
- Universal Application: The revised rates apply to all Central Government employees across different pay levels, ensuring uniform enhancement.
- Effective Date: Despite the circular being issued in July 2025, the revised rates are applicable retrospectively from January 1, 2024, covering past official travel.
Who Is Affected
- All Central Government employees (Level 1 to Level 14 and above) undertaking official travel.
- Employees of autonomous bodies and corporations following Central Government pay rules.
- Government departments and accounts sections processing travel claims.
Practical Implications
- Claim Adjustment: Employees who traveled on official duty between January 1, 2024, and now can claim the enhanced rates for pending or already submitted claims.
- No Separate Order Needed: This circular serves as the authorization; no individual department orders are required for implementation.
- Retrospective Benefit: The enhancement covers all official travel undertaken from January 1, 2024, onward, regardless of when the claim is submitted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why is the daily allowance increased by 25% specifically?
Answer: The 25% enhancement in daily allowance corresponds to the 50% increase in Dearness Allowance, maintaining the traditional linkage between DA and various allowances.
Q2. Do I need to submit any additional documents to claim the enhanced rate?
Answer: No, the existing travel claim procedure remains the same. Simply reference this circular (A-28/21/1/TACircular/2023-E-VI) in your claim submission.
Q3. Are employees of State Governments covered under this revision?
Answer: No, this circular applies only to Central Government employees. State Governments may issue separate orders based on their own policies.
Q4. What about employees in Level 5 and below? Their increase seems smaller in absolute terms.
Answer: Yes, the enhancement is percentage-based (25% of existing rates), so the absolute increase varies by level, but the percentage benefit remains uniform across all employees.
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