Revision of rates of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy consequent upon enhancement of Dearness Allowance – Corrigendum: DoP&T O.M. No.A-27012/01/2023-Pers. Policy(AL) dated 30.06.2026
No.A-27012/01/2023-Pers. Policy(AL)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
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Old JNU Campus, New Delhi.
Dated 30th June, 2026
CORRIGENDUM
Subject: Revision of rates of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy consequent upon enhancement of Dearness Allowance- reg.
Reference is invited to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 25.04.2024 regarding revision of rates of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy consequent upon enhancement of Dearness Allowance.
2. In this connection the Para 2(a) of the aforesaid O.M. dated 25.04.2024 may be read as under: –
“The amount for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance shall be 2,812.50 per month (fixed) per child, irrespective of actual expenses incurred by the Govt employee. The reimbursement of Hostel Subsidy per child shall be 8,437.50 per month or the actual expenditure incurred on boarding and lodging, whichever is lower.”
3. All other terms and conditions contained in this Department’s O.M. dated 17.07.2018 and O.M. dated 25.04.2024 shall remain unchanged.
4. Hindi version will follow.
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(J.S. Kanth)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India