🩺 Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) Rules under 7th CPC
Under 7th CPC, government doctors and medical officers (CHS, ESIC, CGHS, Defense Medical Services, and State Health Services) receive NPA at 20% of Basic Pay. Crucially, Dearness Allowance (DA) is paid on (Basic Pay + NPA), subject to the condition that (Basic Pay + NPA) does not exceed ₹2,37,500.
NPA Calculation Formula & Ceiling
- NPA Amount:
Basic Pay × 20% - DA Amount:
(Basic Pay + NPA) × 53% - Ceiling Limit:
(Basic Pay + NPA) ≤ ₹2,37,500 - NPS Deduction:
(Basic Pay + NPA + DA) × 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DA paid on NPA under 7th Pay Commission?
Yes. Dearness Allowance is specifically calculated on the sum of Basic Pay plus NPA: DA = (Basic Pay + NPA) × Current DA%.
What is the ceiling cap for Basic Pay + NPA?
Under 7th Pay Commission, the combined sum of Basic Pay and NPA cannot exceed ₹2,37,500 per month (the pay of an Apex Scale officer).