Revision of Basic Pay Scales and Allowances of Civil Employees of Federal Government (2007).
Finance Division Office Memorandum No. F.1(1)/Imp/2007 dated 13 July 2007 sanctioned a 15% increase in pay from 1 July 2007 and introduced Revised Basic Pay Scales-2007.
Overview
The 13 July 2007 Finance Division memorandum sanctioned a 15% increase in pay from 1 July 2007 and introduced Revised Basic Pay Scales-2007.
Key Highlights
- 15% increase in pay
- Effective 1 July 2007
- BPS-2007 replaced BPS-2005
- Existing employees’ pay fixed point-to-point
- Annual increment remained admissible on 1 December
Detailed Explanation
Finance Division Office Memorandum No. F.1(1)/Imp/2007 dated 13 July 2007 concerns the revision of basic pay scales and allowances of civil employees of the Federal Government. The memorandum sanctioned a 15% increase in pay with effect from 1 July 2007 and introduced Revised Basic Pay Scales-2007.
Key Details of Basic Pay Scales-2007
- Increase: 15% increase in pay.
- Effective date: 1 July 2007.
- Coverage: Civil employees of the Federal Government paid from Civil Estimates and Defence Estimates.
- Revised scales: Basic Pay Scales-2007 replaced Basic Pay Scales-2005.
- Pay fixation: Existing employees’ pay was fixed on a point-to-point basis in the revised scale.
Who Was Covered?
The Office Memorandum applies to civil employees of the Federal Government paid from Civil Estimates and Defence Estimates. Eligibility and the application of individual provisions remain subject to the employee groups and conditions specified in the original order.
Revised Basic Pay Scales-2007
The revised Basic Pay Scales-2007 replaced the earlier Basic Pay Scales-2005. The annexure to the Office Memorandum contains the pay-scale stages. Employees and payroll offices should use the original annexure to verify the relevant minimum, increment and maximum stages rather than rely on a shortened summary.
Pay Fixation for Existing Employees
The basic pay of an employee in service on 30 June 2007 was to be fixed in the revised scale on a point-to-point basis. The corresponding stage was determined by reference to the employee’s position above the minimum of the 2005 Basic Pay Scale.
Annual Increment
The memorandum continued annual increments on 1 December each year, subject to existing conditions. Other allowance provisions should be applied in accordance with the relevant paragraphs of the Office Memorandum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the pay increase under the 2007 revision?
The Finance Division sanctioned a 15% increase in pay from 1 July 2007.
Which scales were replaced?
Basic Pay Scales-2007 replaced Basic Pay Scales-2005.
How was the pay of serving employees fixed?
On a point-to-point basis, by reference to the employee’s stage in the 2005 pay scale.
Where are the complete pay-scale stages?
They are included in the annexure to the original Finance Division memorandum.
Related EmployeesDesk Resources
For the next pay revision, see Increase in Basic Pay and Allowances-2008 and Basic Pay Scales-2011.
Official Finance Division Office Memorandum
Consult the original memorandum and annexure for the complete pay-scale tables and allowance conditions:
Download Revision of Basic Pay Scales and Allowances-2007 (PDF).