A Long-Awaited Relief for Disabled Government Employees:

The Special Conveyance Allowance for disabled employees has finally been revised, bringing meaningful financial relief to thousands of disabled civil servants across Pakistan. On 21st July 2026, the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, issued an official notification confirming that the monthly allowance paid to disabled Federal Government employees has been raised from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 10,000, effective 1st July 2026.

This upward revision comes at a time when the cost of commuting, especially for employees with mobility challenges, has risen considerably. Disabled civil servants often rely on modified transport, private conveyance, or paid assistance to reach their workplaces, and the previous allowance had not kept pace with these realities. The government’s decision reflects a broader commitment to inclusive workplace policies and employee welfare across ministries and divisions.

The notification, issued under reference No.3(1)R-5/2010-P-001, has been circulated to key federal secretaries, including those from the Establishment Division, Cabinet Division, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Science and Technology, Climate Change Division, and Commerce Division, ensuring uniform implementation across departments funded through both Civil Estimates and Defence Estimates. The Notification Describes;

Government of Pakistan
Ministry of Finance
No.3(1)R-5/2010-P-001 
Islamabad, the 21st July, 2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:               Revision of Special Conveyance Allowance to Disabled Employees

The undersigned is directed to convey that the Federal Government has approved enhancement of the rate of Special Conveyance Allowance admissible to disabled civil employees of the Federal Government, paid out of Civil Estimates and Defence Estimates, from the existing rate of Rs. 6,000/- to Rs. 10,000/- per month, in addition to the normal Conveyance Allowance, with effect from 1^st July 2026, as per existing terms and conditions.

Section Officer (Regulation-V)

What This Increase Means Going Forward:

For disabled civil servants, a 67% jump in the Special Conveyance Allowance is more than a numbers change on a payslip. It signals recognition of the real, day-to-day costs that come with commuting under a disability, from adapted vehicles to hired assistance and specialized transport fares. Employees affected by this revision should confirm with their respective accounts or HR sections that the new rate of Rs. 10,000 per month is reflected correctly in their July 2026 salary, since arrears from 1^st July 2026 are also due.

Government departments, particularly those drawing salaries from Civil Estimates and Defence Estimates, are expected to implement this notification without requiring separate departmental orders, as the Ministry of Finance’s memorandum applies uniformly. Employees who do not see the revised amount reflected in the coming pay cycles are encouraged to raise the matter through their administration or establishment section, quoting notification No.3(1)R-5/2010-P-001 dated 21^st July 2026.

Looking ahead, this revision may also renew discussions around periodic indexation of disability-related allowances to inflation, so that future adjustments do not lag as far behind actual costs. For now, though, this notification marks a tangible and welcome step toward more equitable support for disabled employees serving in Pakistan’s federal government.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new Special Conveyance Allowance rate for disabled employees?

As per the Ministry of Finance notification dated 21st July 2026, the Special Conveyance Allowance for disabled Federal Government employees has been increased from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 10,000 per month, effective 1st July 2026.

Who is eligible for this revised allowance?

Disabled civil employees of the Federal Government, whose salaries are paid out of Civil Estimates or Defence Estimates, are eligible for the revised allowance, in addition to their normal Conveyance Allowance and subject to existing terms and conditions.