7th CPC Pay Matrix Table for Defence Force Personnel 
Children Education Allowance
Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy
(Reimbursement of Tuition Fee – Educational Assistance to the wards of Central Government Employees)
Children Education Allowance: CEA is paid to government employees to take care of schooling and hostel requirements of their children. The rates of CEA are double for a differently abled child.
Recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission and Govt Decision on 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.
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.
Rate of Children Education Allowance (CEA) has been increased from Rs.1500 per month / child (max. 2) to Rs.2250 per month / child (max.2). Hostel Subsidy will also go up from Rs.4500 per month to Rs.6750 per month. Annual amount of CEA for the academic year 2017-18 will be 24750 and Hostel Subsidy will be 74250
Children Education Allowance – An Overview: 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.
Latest Post regarding Children Education Allowance
- Reimbursement of Tuition Fee to Children of Martyrs February 15, 2019
- Children Education Allowance to Railway Employees – Orders issued August 19, 2018
- 7th CPC Children Education Allowance: PCDA Clarification issued on 1.8.2018 August 8, 2018
- 7th CPC Children Education Allowance – DoPT Orders Dated 17.7.2018 July 18, 2018
- Need Uniform Format to Claim Children Education Allowance – NFIR June 6, 2018
- Amount Fixed for Reimbursement of CEA 2250 pm May 11, 2018
- Clarification on Children Education Allowances – DOP May 3, 2018
- 7th CPC CEA: Total Claim for Academic Year 2017-18 April 20, 2018
- 7th CPC Children Education Allowance: Self Declaration April 18, 2018
- 7th CPC CEA: Certificate from the Head of Institution / School – Format April 18, 2018
- 7th CPC CEA – Proforma for Re-Imbursement April 18, 2018
- Guidelines for Submission of Children Education Allowance Claim April 18, 2018
- Educational Assistance to College-going children of Non-Gazetted Railway Board Staff April 2, 2018
- Clarification on Reimbursement of Tuition Fee and Hostel Charges March 31, 2018
- Educational concessions to the children of Armed Forces Officers and PBORs March 22, 2018
- New Methodology of Application and Schedule of Payment towards Children Education Allowance March 12, 2018
- Guidelines for Payment of Children Education Allowance as per 7th CPC March 12, 2018
- Children Education Allowance Reimbursement Form Download March 12, 2018
- Implementation of CEA for differently abled children of government employees – Railway Board Orders February 6, 2018
- Children Education Allowance : Format of Certificate from School January 16, 2018
- Grant of CEA to Two Children in case of a Child being totally mentally disabled – NFIR December 19, 2017
- Claiming of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy November 20, 2017
- Clarification orders on Children Education Allowance – DOPT issued on 31.10.2017 November 1, 2017
- Grant of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy to Railway Employees October 15, 2017
- Educational Concession to Children of Armed Forces Officers/PBORs – DESW Order September 16, 2017
- 7th CPC Children Education Allowance – Orders issued by DoPT on 16.8.2017 August 17, 2017
- Cabinet Decision on 7th CPC Children Education Allowance June 29, 2017
- Need relaxation for third child for Children Education Allowance – NFIR April 10, 2017
- E-Receipts as a proof of payment of fee may be treated as original for Children Education Allowance October 7, 2016
- Clarification on Children Education Allowance (CEA) – Dopt orders on 22.8.2016 August 23, 2016
- Claiming Children education Allowance is made simple in 7th Pay Commission January 12, 2016
- Eligibility criteria of a school for Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance – Clarification issued by CGDA December 22, 2015
- Simplified procedure for claiming Children Education Allowance: Revised Procedure: JCOS/ OR – PCDA(CC) Instruction December 17, 2015
- Children Education Allowance: Submission of original bills with details for reimbursement November 5, 2015
- Children of Government servants should study only in Government schools – Allahabad High Court August 25, 2015
- Children Education Allowance -Frequently asked questions – Railway Board Orders on 1.6.2015 July 6, 2015
- Clarification on Children Education Allowance as FAQ issued by Railway Board on 1.6.2015 June 9, 2015
- FAQ on Children Education Allowance, OTA / NDA, Honorarium/Fee, Leave – Dopt Order April 2015 April 29, 2015
- Railway Board orders – Grant of Children Education allowance/Hostel subsidy to third child October 2, 2014
- Grant of Children Education Allowance – Hostel Subsidy to third child October 2, 2014
- Recommendation of JCM Staff Side on Children Education Allowance June 25, 2014
- Income tax exemption on children education allowance June 24, 2014
- Children Education Allowance – Frequently asked questions (13.05.2014) May 14, 2014
- Will 7th CPC Add Lustre to the Children Education Allowance Scheme..? May 6, 2014
- DA Over 100% – Clarification on increase in certain allowances by further 25% w.e.f. 1.1.2014 April 28, 2014
- 100% D.A from January 2014 – Some Allowances and Advances Rise by 25% April 14, 2014
- FAQ on Children Education Allowance Scheme – Dopt Orders on 1.4.2014 April 1, 2014
Reference Orders issued by DoPT
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Clarification Orders
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CEA–Clarification
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31-07-13
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CEA- Clarification
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23-04-13
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CEA- Clarification
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31-05-12
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CEA- Clarification
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23-05-12
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CEA- Clarification
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21-02-12
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CEA–Clarification
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21-02-12
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CEA–Clarification
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25-07-11
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CEA–Clarification
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17-06-11
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CEA–Clarification
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30-12-10
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CEA–Clarification
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23-11-09
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CEA–Clarification
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13-11-09
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CEA–Clarification
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11-11-08
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CEA–Clarification
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02-09-08
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Can pensioner reimburse the children education allowance.