The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a significant increase in the House Requisition Allowance (HRA) for secretariat employees. The Finance Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an official notification confirming the new rates, which apply to all employees and officers from Grade 3 to Grade 22, effective from the start of fiscal year 2026-27.
This move follows a broader pattern of salary and allowance revisions announced under the 2026-27 budget, and is expected to provide meaningful relief to government employees who bear the cost of private rented accommodation in Peshawar and other cities across the province.
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What Is the House Requisition Allowance?
The House Requisition Allowance is a monthly compensation paid to government employees who are not allotted official residential accommodation and instead have to rent private housing. Unlike house rent allowance calculated as a percentage of basic pay, HRA in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s secretariat departments is a fixed monthly amount tied to the employee’s BPS grade. It is meant to offset the rising cost of housing in provincial headquarters and district stations where government quarters are limited or unavailable.
Who Is Eligible for the Increased Allowance?
According to the official notification, the increase in House Requisition Allowance applies to employees and officers serving in the Civil Secretariat, Chief Minister’s Secretariat, and Governor’s Secretariat, covering the entire range from Grade 3 to Grade 22. The Finance Department stated that the move is aimed at providing financial relief to government employees amid rising inflation and increasing rental costs in urban centers.
New House Requisition Allowance Rates (Grade-Wise)
Under the revised rates, employees across different grades will now receive the following monthly House Requisition Allowance:
| Grade | Monthly House Requisition Allowance |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 to 6 | Rs. 6,000 |
| Grade 7 to 10 | Rs. 9,000 |
| Grade 11 to 13 | Rs. 13,000 |
| Grade 14 and 15 | Rs. 16,000 |
| Grade 16 | Rs. 18,000 |
| Grade 17 and 18 | Rs. 21,000 |
| Grade 19 | Rs. 28,000 |
| Grade 20 | Rs. 35,000 |
| Grade 21 | Rs. 42,000 |
| Grade 22 | Rs. 52,000 |
As the table shows, the allowance scales progressively with seniority — junior staff in Grade 3 to 6 will receive Rs. 6,000 per month, while senior officers in Grade 22 will receive Rs. 52,000 per month, nearly nine times the entry-level rate. This allowance is paid separately from basic pay and is not linked to the employee’s actual rent, meaning it applies uniformly to all eligible employees within a grade band regardless of city or accommodation type.
Effective Date of Implementation
As per the Finance Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the new House Requisition Allowance rates are effective from July 1, 2026. This means eligible employees have already started receiving the increased allowance from the start of fiscal year 2026-27, in line with the revised BPS 1–22 pay scale and other salary revisions applicable this year.
Special Convenience Allowance Increased for Disabled Employees
In a related development, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has also announced relief for disabled government employees. As per the Finance Department’s notification, the monthly Special Convenience Allowance for disabled employees has been increased from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 10,000. This increase is also effective from July 1, 2026, and is intended to help offset the additional transport and mobility costs faced by employees with disabilities in commuting to and from work.
Why This Increase Matters for KP Employees
Housing costs in Peshawar and other KP urban centers have risen steadily over the past few years, and many secretariat employees, particularly those in junior and mid-tier grades, have long relied on the House Requisition Allowance to partially cover rent. The revised rates bring a noticeable jump across almost every grade band, and combined with this year’s overall salary revisions, they represent one of the more substantial financial relief measures announced for KP government employees in the 2026-27 budget cycle.
Employees who want to understand how this allowance fits into their overall take-home pay can cross-check their revised gross salary using our Salary & Tax Calculator, which factors in the latest allowances and applicable income tax slabs for 2026-27.
Related Salary & Benefit Calculators
If you’re a government employee tracking how this year’s allowance and salary revisions affect your finances, these free tools on New Pakistan Jobs can help:
- Federal Salary Increase Calculator 2026-27 — estimate your revised salary with the latest allowances.
- Federal Employee Salary & Tax Calculator — check your exact take-home pay after tax deductions.
- Pension Calculator Pakistan 2026-27 — calculate your revised monthly pension.
- GP Fund & Retirement Benefits Calculator — work out your GP Fund balance and retirement benefits.
- Pay Scale 2026-27 — view the full revised BPS 1–22 basic pay chart.
- GP Fund Interest Rate 2026-27 — latest notified profit rate and calculation formula.
You can also browse the latest updates in our Government Employee’s Info section for more notifications on salaries, pensions, and allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who is eligible for the House Requisition Allowance increase in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
A: All employees and officers from Grade 3 to Grade 22 serving in the Civil Secretariat, Chief Minister’s Secretariat, and Governor’s Secretariat.
Q: When did the new rates take effect?
A: From July 1, 2026.
Q: How much House Requisition Allowance will a Grade 22 officer receive?
A: Rs. 52,000 per month.
Q: How much has the Special Convenience Allowance for disabled employees increased?
A: It has been increased from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 10,000 per month.
Q: Is the House Requisition Allowance the same as House Rent Allowance?
A: No. House Rent Allowance is typically a percentage of basic pay, while the House Requisition Allowance in KP’s secretariat departments is a fixed monthly amount that varies by BPS grade, as shown in the table above.
Source: Official notification issued by the Finance Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. For more official updates on KP government departments and services, visit the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Portal. Stay connected with New Pakistan Jobs for the latest updates on government salaries, allowances, and jobs.
