Deputation, Additional Charge Allowance and Current Charge Special Pay 2023
Finance Division revised the monthly maximum for deputation, additional-charge and current-charge allowances to Rs.20,000 with effect from 1 July 2023, while retaining the stated 20% or 10% of basic pay rates.
Overview
Finance Division revised the monthly maximum for deputation, additional-charge and current-charge allowances to Rs.20,000 with effect from 1 July 2023, while retaining the stated 20% or 10% of basic pay rates.
Key Highlights
- Effective date: 1 July 2023.
- The memorandum applies to Federal Government civil employees paid from Civil Estimates and Defence Estimates.
- The percentage rate for Deputation Allowance remains 20% of basic pay, while the maximum increases to Rs.20,000 per month.
- Additional charge for identical posts: 20% of basic pay, maximum Rs.20,000 per month.
- Additional charge for non-identical posts: 10% of basic pay, maximum Rs.20,000 per month.
- Special Pay on Current Charge: 20% of basic pay, maximum Rs.20,000 per month.
Detailed Explanation
Deputation Allowance 2023 and the related additional-charge and current-charge payments were revised by Finance Division Office Memorandum F.No. 1(13)Imp/2016-228 dated 4 July 2023. With effect from 1 July 2023, the memorandum increased the monthly ceiling from Rs.12,000 to Rs.20,000 while retaining the percentage rates specified for each allowance.
Deputation Allowance 2023: Key Details
| Allowance | Existing rate | Revised rate |
|---|---|---|
| Deputation Allowance | 20% of basic pay, maximum Rs.12,000/month | 20% of basic pay, maximum Rs.20,000/month |
| Additional charge — identical posts | 20% of basic pay, maximum Rs.12,000/month | 20% of basic pay, maximum Rs.20,000/month |
| Additional charge — non-identical posts | 10% of basic pay, maximum Rs.12,000/month | 10% of basic pay, maximum Rs.20,000/month |
| Special Pay on Current Charge | 20% of basic pay, maximum Rs.12,000/month | 20% of basic pay, maximum Rs.20,000/month |
- Effective date: 1 July 2023.
- The memorandum applies to Federal Government civil employees paid from Civil Estimates and Defence Estimates.
- The percentage rate for Deputation Allowance remains 20% of basic pay, while the maximum increases to Rs.20,000 per month.
- Additional charge for identical posts: 20% of basic pay, maximum Rs.20,000 per month.
- Additional charge for non-identical posts: 10% of basic pay, maximum Rs.20,000 per month.
- Special Pay on Current Charge: 20% of basic pay, maximum Rs.20,000 per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the revised maximum Deputation Allowance?
Rs.20,000 per month, subject to 20% of basic pay.
What is the rate for additional charge of identical posts?
20% of basic pay, subject to a maximum of Rs.20,000 per month.
What is the rate for additional charge of non-identical posts?
10% of basic pay, subject to a maximum of Rs.20,000 per month.
From when are the revised limits applicable?
1 July 2023.
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Official Finance Division Office Memorandum
Consult the original memorandum for the complete operative wording: Download the Finance Division notification (PDF).