Revision of Basic Pay Scales, Allowances and Pension of Civil Servants of the Federal Government
Finance Division Office Memorandum No. F.1(5)Imp/2011-419 dated 4 July 2011 introduced Basic Pay Scales-2011 from 1 July 2011 and revised related allowances and pension provisions.
Overview
The 4 July 2011 Finance Division memorandum introduced BPS-2011 from 1 July 2011 and revised related allowance and pension provisions.
Key Highlights
- BPS-2011 replaced BPS-2008
- Effective 1 July 2011
- Existing pay fixed point-to-point
- Annual increment on 1 December
- Related allowance and pension provisions covered by the memorandum
Detailed Explanation
Finance Division Office Memorandum No. F.1(5)Imp/2011-419 dated 4 July 2011 concerns the revision of basic pay scales, allowances and pension of civil servants of the Federal Government. Basic Pay Scales-2011 replaced Basic Pay Scales-2008 with effect from 1 July 2011.
Key Details of Basic Pay Scales-2011
- Effective date: 1 July 2011.
- Revised scales: Basic Pay Scales-2011 replaced Basic Pay Scales-2008.
- Pay fixation: Existing employees’ pay was fixed on a point-to-point basis.
- Annual increment: Continued on 1 December each year, subject to existing conditions.
- Allowances and pension: The memorandum also revised or addressed related allowance and pension provisions.
Who Is Covered?
The memorandum applies to civil servants of the Federal Government paid from Civil Estimates and Defence Estimates. The detailed provisions should be applied only to the employee categories identified in the order.
Revision of Basic Pay Scales
Basic Pay Scales-2011 replaced Basic Pay Scales-2008 with effect from 1 July 2011. The annexure to the Office Memorandum contains the revised scale stages and should be consulted for exact pay calculations.
Pay Fixation for Existing Employees
The basic pay of an employee in service on 30 June 2011 was to be fixed in Basic Pay Scales-2011 on a point-to-point basis, at the stage corresponding to the employee’s position above the minimum of Basic Pay Scales-2008. Personal pay being drawn beyond the maximum of the scale on 30 June 2011 was to continue at the revised rates in accordance with the memorandum.
Annual Increment
Annual increment continued to be admissible on 1 December each year, subject to existing conditions.
Ad-hoc Relief Allowances and Other Allowance Provisions
The memorandum addressed the discontinuation or merger of earlier ad-hoc relief allowances with the introduction of Basic Pay Scales-2011. It also set out the treatment of other allowances and pension-related provisions. The exact categories and amounts should be confirmed from the relevant paragraphs of the original Office Memorandum.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Basic Pay Scales-2011 take effect?
1 July 2011.
Which pay scales did BPS-2011 replace?
Basic Pay Scales-2008.
How was pay fixed for existing employees?
On a point-to-point basis by reference to the employee’s stage in Basic Pay Scales-2008.
When was the annual increment admissible?
On 1 December each year, subject to existing conditions.
Related EmployeesDesk Resources
For the preceding pay revision, see Basic Pay Scales-2008. For a later revision, see Basic Pay Scales-2022.
Official Finance Division Source
The original memorandum and its pay-scale annexure are included in the official Finance Division compilation: