House Rent Allowance (HRA) in Indian Railways
The House Rent Allowance is admissible to those Railway Servants who have not been allowed Railway accommodation.
HRA is dependent on basic pay and the classification of Cities.
Here is the list of HRA percentages based on basic pay.
| No. | Classification of Cities | Present Rate of HRA | Minimum HRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ‘X’ Class | 27% | 5400 |
| 2 | ‘Y’ Class | 18% | 3600 |
| 3 | ‘Z’ Class | 9% | 1800 |
The rates of HRA will not be less than ₹ 5400/-, ₹ 3600/- and ₹1800/- at X, Y, Z class cites respectively.
The rates of HRA will be revised to 27%, 18% & 9% for X, Y, Z class cities respectively when DA crosses 25% and further revised to 30%, 20% and 10% when DA cross 50%.
As on date HRA has been revised as 27%, 18% & 9% for X, Y, Z class cities respectively on DA cross 25%.
Also Check: Indian Railways Night Duty Allowance (NDA) Rules
