GPF Subscription Rates 2022: Monthly Amounts for BPS-1 to BPS-22
Finance Division's 31 August 2022 memorandum revised GPF monthly subscription amounts for BPS-1 to BPS-22 after the BPS-2022 pay-scale revision.
Overview
Finance Division’s 31 August 2022 memorandum revised GPF monthly subscription amounts for BPS-1 to BPS-22 after the BPS-2022 pay-scale revision.
Key Highlights
- BPS-1: 3% of mean pay.
- BPS-2 to BPS-11: 5% of mean pay.
- BPS-12 to BPS-22: 8% of mean pay.
Detailed Explanation
Finance Division Office Memorandum No. F.1(5)-Reg.7/87-317 dated 31 August 2022 revised the uniform monthly subscription amounts towards the General Provident Fund (GPF) following the Federal Government’s Basic Pay Scales revision dated 1 July 2022. The memorandum sets out the revised monthly amounts for BPS-1 to BPS-22, based on each scale’s minimum, maximum and mean pay.
GPF Monthly Subscription Rates for BPS-1 to BPS-22 (2022)
The following amounts are reproduced from the subscription table in the 31 August 2022 memorandum. Amounts are in Pakistani rupees.
| Scale | Minimum Pay (Rs.) | Maximum Pay (Rs.) | Mean Pay (Rs.) | Monthly GPF Subscription (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1 | 13,550 | 26,450 | 20,000 | 600 |
| B-2 | 13,820 | 28,520 | 21,170 | 1,060 |
| B-3 | 14,260 | 31,660 | 22,960 | 1,150 |
| B-4 | 14,690 | 34,490 | 24,590 | 1,230 |
| B-5 | 15,230 | 37,730 | 26,480 | 1,330 |
| B-6 | 15,760 | 40,960 | 28,360 | 1,420 |
| B-7 | 16,310 | 43,610 | 29,960 | 1,500 |
| B-8 | 16,890 | 46,890 | 31,890 | 1,600 |
| B-9 | 17,470 | 50,170 | 33,820 | 1,700 |
| B-10 | 18,050 | 53,750 | 35,900 | 1,800 |
| B-11 | 18,650 | 57,950 | 38,300 | 1,920 |
| B-12 | 19,770 | 62,670 | 41,220 | 3,300 |
| B-13 | 21,160 | 67,960 | 44,560 | 3,570 |
| B-14 | 22,530 | 74,730 | 48,630 | 3,900 |
| B-15 | 23,920 | 83,320 | 53,620 | 4,290 |
| B-16 | 28,070 | 95,870 | 61,970 | 4,960 |
| B-17 | 45,070 | 113,470 | 79,270 | 6,350 |
| B-18 | 56,880 | 142,080 | 99,480 | 7,960 |
| B-19 | 87,840 | 178,440 | 133,140 | 10,660 |
| B-20 | 102,470 | 196,130 | 149,300 | 11,950 |
| B-21 | 113,790 | 217,670 | 165,730 | 13,260 |
| B-22 | 122,190 | 244,130 | 183,160 | 14,660 |
Minimum GPF Subscription Percentages
The memorandum also sets minimum subscription rates, calculated on mean pay, as follows:
- BPS-1: 3% of mean pay.
- BPS-2 to BPS-11: 5% of mean pay.
- BPS-12 to BPS-22: 8% of mean pay.
When Were the Revised GPF Deductions Implemented?
The memorandum stated that deductions from employees’ pay on the basis of the new rates would be made in September 2022, for payment on 1 October 2022, until further orders.
Could GPF Subscription Be Postponed During Leave or Training?
The memorandum states that there was no option to postpone GPF subscription during leave, except extraordinary leave without pay, or during the training period. Employees and accounts offices were directed to implement the revised deduction schedule accordingly.
Why These Rates Are Historical
This article reproduces the monthly subscription schedule notified in August 2022 after the BPS-2022 revision. Finance Division later issued a new GPF subscription schedule following BPS-2026. For the later rates, see GPF Subscription Rates 2026 for BS-1 to BS-22. The 2022 table should be used for the period to which the 2022 memorandum applied, not as a current rate schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the GPF subscription for BPS-1 under the 2022 memorandum?
Rs.600 per month.
What was the GPF subscription for BPS-17?
Rs.6,350 per month.
What was the GPF subscription for BPS-22?
Rs.14,660 per month.
What were the minimum subscription percentages?
3% of mean pay for BPS-1, 5% for BPS-2 to BPS-11 and 8% for BPS-12 to BPS-22.
When were deductions at the revised rates to be made?
From September 2022 pay, for payment on 1 October 2022.
Official Finance Division Office Memorandum
Consult the original memorandum for the complete schedule and instructions: Download the GPF subscription rates memorandum dated 31 August 2022 (PDF).