7th CPC Recommendations 25% Increase Professional Update Allowance
This allowance is granted to Scientists/Engineers in certain scientific departments like Department of Atomic Energy, ISRO, DRDO, etc. to encourage these employees to obtain latest information and keep themselves update to widen their horizon of knowledge in their area of work. The present rates are as under:
|
Grade Pay |
Amount |
|
5400-7600 |
₹15000 pa |
|
8700-8900 |
₹30000 pa |
|
>=10000 |
₹45000 pa |
There are demands for three-fold increase in the rate of the allowance.
Analysis and Recommendations
Since the allowance is already partially indexed to DA, it is recommended that the amount should be increased by 50 percent. The amount will further rise by 25 percent each time DA rises by 50 percent. It should be extended to DG, DRDO also