House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a key component of the salary structure for Punjab Government employees. It compensates for housing expenses based on the employee’s place of posting. The rates and eligibility are governed by official notifications issued from time to time by the Punjab Finance Department.
š Eligibility Criteria for HRA in Punjab
- HRA is admissible to all regular employees of the Punjab Government.
- The allowance is determined based on the city/town category (A, B, B1, C, D or Rural) where the employee is posted, not their residence.
- Employees residing in government accommodation are not eligible for HRA.
- If two spouses are government employees, HRA is admissible to only one (as per rules).
š City Categorization for HRA
Cities in Punjab have been classified into different categories based on population, infrastructure, and administrative importance:
- Category A: New Delhi (if deputed there)
- Category B: Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, SAS Nagar (Mohali)
- Category B1: Bathinda, Patiala
- Category C: Abohar, Barnala, Batala, etc. (full list on table)
- Category D: Remaining towns and rural areas
| Pay | A | B | C | D | Rural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750-1249 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 75 | 50 |
| 1250-1749 | 300 | 225 | 150 | 100 | 75 |
| 1750-2249 | 400 | 300 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
| 2250-2749 | 500 | 375 | 250 | 175 | 125 |
| 2750-3249 | 600 | 450 | 300 | 225 | 150 |
| 3250-3749 | 700 | 525 | 350 | 250 | 175 |
| 3750-4249 | 800 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
| 4250-4749 | 900 | 675 | 450 | 325 | 225 |
| 4750 ONWARD | 1000 | 750 | 500 | 375 | 250 |
| >50 Lac | 20-50 Lac | 10-20 Lac | 50000-5 Lac | Below 50000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 15% | 15% | 7.5% | 5% |
| Date | A (Delhi) | B (Ludhiana etc.) | B1 (Bathinda etc.) | C (Smaller Towns) | D (Villages) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.08.2009 | 30% | 20% | 15% | 12.5% | 10% |
| 01.12.2011 | No Change | No Change | 20% | No Change | No Change |
| 01.07.2021 | 24% | 16% | 16% | 10% | 8% |
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š° HRA Rates by Date
ā Effective from 01.08.2009
| Category | A | B | B1 | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRA Rate | 30% | 20% | 15% | 12.5% | 10% |
ā Effective from 01.12.2011
- Only Category B1 was revised from 15% to 20%
- All other categories remained unchanged
ā Revised from 01.07.2021
| Category | A | B | B1 | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRA Rate | 24% | 16% | 16% | 10% | 8% |
š Official Notifications
You can view or download the official government notifications for each revision:
š Additional Notes
- HRA is calculated as a percentage of basic pay and may vary after pay revisions.
- The eligibility is strictly linked to place of posting, not residence.
- If you’re using this data for Pay, Pension, leave encashment, or salary arrears, always refer to the correct rate applicable at that time.
š Disclaimer
Although all efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, punjabcivilrules.com does not claim legal validity of the content. Users are advised to verify the latest rules from the official Punjab Government sources or Finance Department circulars.
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