7th CPC Children Education Allowance
7th CPC Children Education Allowance : One of the most anticipated hike in this allowance by Central Government employees, but 7th Pay Commission has recommended the allowance would continue as CEA Rs.2250 pm per child and Hostel subsidy Rs.6750 pm per child. And the allowance will continue to be double for differently abled children. And the commission has strongly object to extend the allowance beyond Class XII.
Children Education Allowance Form for Central Government Employees
The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) for children of government employees shall be payable at the normal rates of CEA. i.e. Rs. 2250/- per month. For Hostel Subsidy the rate is Rs 6750/- PM. The Hostel subsidy and CEA can be claimed concurrently. [Child Education Allowance Form PDF download]
Reimbursement of CEA for Divyang Children of Central Govt Employees
The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) for Divyang children of government employees shall be payable at double the normal rates of CEA. i.e. Rs. 4500/- per month. The Hostel subsidy and CEA can be claimed concurrently. The reimbursement of CEA and Hostel subsidy will be done just once in a financial year after completion of financial year. [Click to view Child Education Allowance Latest Order PDF]
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The commission also recommended that the simplification of procedure for reimbursement. For CEA, a certificate from the head of institution where the ward of government employee studies should be sufficient for this purpose. The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year
Children Education Allowance : The Children Education allowance was introduced w.e.f. 1-9-2008 on the basis of the recommendation of 6th CPC. In the background of escalation of school fees, and other expenses connected with education of Children, the present scheme has been a big relief for the Government employees. Presently the allowance is admissible for two children, for studying in a recognised school upto XII standard. The maximum ceiling is stipulated at Rs.18000/- since this allowance had been hiked by 50% because of the DA component in salary having been crossed 100% on 1.1.2014. We suggest doubling of this allowance and increasing the same by 50% whenever the DA crosses over by 50%
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The insistence of receipt for each and every expense to claim the allowance is a cumbersome procedure, which serves no purpose at all. In order to avoid a probable misuse, the employer may be asked to produce an affidavit to the effect this child/ children were bonafide student of the school. The production of receipt may be dispensed with.
We also suggest that the scheme may be extended to cover children studying for Graduate/ Post Graduate and Professional courses. This suggestion is being made in view of the huge expenses involved for the children’s higher studies, especially in the background of the Government with from “higher education sector and allowing private institutions to come up and extract exorbitant changes for courses. Since the quantum of allowance is fixed with a ceiling on maximum, our suggestion increase the coverage.
Child Education Allowance Eligibility Age Limit
The eligibility age limit for Child Education Allowance reimbursement does not have a minimum age requirement for children enrolled in nursery classes. However, there used to be a minimum age limit of 5 years for physically challenged children undergoing non-formal/vocational education. This rule was removed on February 21st, 2012. Therefore, there is no minimum age limit for reimbursement, regardless of whether the child is physically challenged or not. The maximum age limit for a normal child is 20 years and 22 years for physically challenged children. Reference can be found in O.M. No.12011/07(ii)/2011-Estt.(AL) dated 21.02.2012.
Upper Age Limit for Children Education Allowance
The upper age limit for Divyaang children has been set at 22 years. In the case of other children the age limit will be 20 years or till the time of passing 12th class whichever is earlier. There shall be no minimum age.
In case of a Divyaang child studying in an institution i.e. aided or approved by the Central/State Govt. or UT Administration or whose fees are approved by any of these authorities, the Children Education Allowance paid by the Govt. servant shall be reimbursed irrespective of whether the institution is ‘recognized’ or not. In such cases, the benefits will be admissible till the child attains the age of 22 years.
Clarification regarding the upper age limit for Divyang children is given detailed in an order published by DoPT on 17.7.2018 [Click here to view the order]
7th CPC Recommendations and Government Decisions
- The revised rates and procedures are applicable with effect from 1.7.2017.
- The amount of CEA fixed per child Rs. 2250 per month.
- The amount of HS fixed per child Rs. 6750 per month.
- Both are Government servants, only one of them can avail reimbursement.
- The rates automatically raised by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance (DA) reaches 50%.
- CEA & HS is doubled for differently-abled children.
- Reimbursement allowed only after the completion of the Financial Year.
- A bonafide certificate from school studied during the previous academic year for CEA.
- A bonafide certificate with detailed expenditure for lodging and boarding for HS.
- CEA and HS Scheme is also applicable for Railway Employees.
- CEA is applicable for children from class nursery to twelfth, including classes 11th and 12th held by Junior Colleges or schools affiliated to Universities or Boards of Education.
- CEA can be claimed only for the two eldest surviving children with the exception that in case the second childbirth results in twins/multiple births.
- The residential educational institution located at least 50 kilometers from the residence of the Government servant.
- The annual amount of CEA for the academic year 2017-18 will be Rs. 24,750 and Hostel Subsidy will be Rs. 74,250.
- The commission has strongly objected to extend the allowance beyond Class XII.
- There is no time limit for claiming child education allowance.
- The Central Govt issued orders, rules, and clarification from time to time in this regard.
- CEA and HS application forms are available for download in word and pdf format
Recommendation of JCM Staff Side on Children Education Allowance
Children Education Allowance : The Children Education allowance was introduced w.e.f. 1-9-2008 on the basis of the recommendation of 6th CPC. In the background of escalation of school fees, and other expenses connected with education of Children, the present scheme has been a big relief for the Government employees. Presently the allowance is admissible for two children, for studying in a recognised school upto XII standard. The maximum ceiling is stipulated at Rs.18000/- since this allowance had been hiked by 50% because of the DA component in salary having been crossed 100% on 1.1.2014.We suggest doubling of this allowance and increasing the same by 50 % whenever the DA crosses over by 50%
The insistence of receipt for each and every expense to claim the allowance is a cumbersome procedure, which serves no purpose at all. In order to avoid a probable misuse, the employer may be asked to produce an affidavit to the effect this child/children were bonafide student of the school. The production of receipt may be dispensed with.
We also suggest that the scheme may be extended to cover children studying for Graduate/Post Graduate and Professional courses. This suggestion is being made in view of the huge expenses involved for the children’s higher studies, especially in the background of the Government with… from “higher education sector and allowing private institutions to come up and extract exorbitant changes for … courses. Since the quantum of allowance is fixed with a ceiling on maximum, our suggestion … increase the coverage.
We request our suggestion in the matter may be kindly be recommended to the Government for its acceptance.
Children Education Allowance Form PDF Download
Children Education Allowance : Format of Certificate from School
Children Education Allowance Reimbursement Form Download
7th CPC CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE : Self Declaration
Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy (HS) Application Form PDF Download
Guidelines for Submission of Children Education Allowance Claim
What is Children Education Allowance?
CEA or Children Education allowance is an allowance given by Government of India to Central Govt employees for their Children. The reimbursement of CEA / Hostel subsidy can be claimed only for two children with the exception that in case the 2nd child birth results in twins/ multiple birth.
How much will you get for child education allowance and hostel subsidy for your child?
The amount fixed for reimbursement of CEA will be Rs. 2250/- per month. The amount fixed for reimbursement of hostel subsidy will be Rs. 6750/- per month.
How much will you get for child education allowance and hostel subsidy for Divyang Children?
Children Education allowance will be double for differently abled children. The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) for Divyang children of government employees shall be payable at double the normal rates of CEA. i.e. Rs. 4500/- per month. The Hostel subsidy and CEA can be claimed concurrently.
