Punjab Civil Secretariat Allowance Raised to 100% of Basic Pay:

The Government of Punjab has granted Civil Secretariat Allowance at 100% of monthly basic pay under Basic Pay Scales-2026 with effect from 1 July 2026. The benefit covers eligible employees of Punjab Civil Secretariat Departments, Governor’s House or Secretariat, and the Chief Minister’s Office who draw pay from the relevant payrolls.

Who Can Receive the 100% Allowance?:

The revised Civil Secretariat Allowance is available from 1 July 2026 at 100% of monthly basic pay under BPS-2026.

Covered employees must belong to Punjab Civil Secretariat Departments, Governor’s House or Secretariat, or the Chief Minister’s Office. They must also be drawing their pay from the payroll of the relevant Civil Secretariat Department, Governor’s House/Secretariat or Chief Minister’s Office.

The notification continues the earlier terms and conditions. It does not state that every Punjab Government employee qualifies; eligibility is tied to the named offices and payroll source.

The letter does not provide a separate calculation table because the allowance is expressed as 100% of monthly BPS-2026 basic pay. Employees should verify their basic pay and payroll status with the relevant accounts or administrative office. The Notification Describes;

No. FD.PR.9-7/2019
Government of the Punjab
Finance Department

Dated Lahore, the 22nd July, 2026.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT:             Civil Secretariat Allowance at 100% of Monthly Basic Pay of Basic Pay Scales-2026.

In continuation of the Finance Department’s letter of even number dated 21.12.2022 (copy enclosed), Governor of the Punjab is pleased to grant Civil Secretariat Allowance @ 100% of monthly Basic Pay of Basic Pay Scales-2026 with effect from 01.07.2026 to the employees of Punjab Civil Secretariat Departments, Governor’s House/Secretariat and Chief Minister’s Office who are drawing their pay from the payroll of Civil Secretariat Departments, Governor’s House/Secretariat and Chief Minister’s Office.

2.                          Other terms and conditions shall remain the same.

Additional Finance Secretary (Reg.).

A Targeted Benefit for Punjab Secretariat Employees:

The updated Civil Secretariat Allowance is a substantial benefit for eligible Punjab employees because it equals 100% of monthly basic pay under BPS-2026. In simple terms, an eligible employee’s allowance is linked to the employee’s monthly basic pay, not to a separate fixed amount. The new rate applies from 1 July 2026 and continues the existing terms and conditions.

The eligibility wording is narrow and should not be stretched beyond the notification. The employee must work in a Punjab Civil Secretariat Department, Governor’s House or Secretariat, or the Chief Minister’s Office, and must draw pay from the relevant payroll. Employees working elsewhere in the Punjab Government should not assume that the 100% allowance automatically applies to them.

For implementation, employees should confirm their BPS-2026 basic pay, office affiliation and payroll source with the departmental accounts branch. If the allowance is missing or calculated incorrectly, the appropriate route is to contact the Accounts Office, DDO or administrative authority with a copy of the letter. Overall, the notification updates the earlier Civil Secretariat allowance framework while keeping its underlying conditions intact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new Civil Secretariat Allowance rate?

The allowance is 100% of monthly basic pay under BPS-2026, effective from 1 July 2026.

Who is eligible for this allowance?

Eligible employees are those of Punjab Civil Secretariat Departments, Governor’s House/Secretariat and the Chief Minister’s Office who draw pay from the relevant payrolls.

Do all Punjab Government employees qualify?

No. The notification ties eligibility to specific offices and payroll sources. Employees should verify their status with the relevant administrative or accounts office.