7th Pay Commission Language Allowances and Language Award to Defence Personnel
The 7th Pay Commission has brought about changes to the Language Allowances and Language Award given to Defence Personnel. These allowances are extended to Officers, JCOs and ORs based on the recommendations made by the 7th Central Pay Commission. These allowances help to recognize the linguistic proficiency of Defence Personnel and incentivize them to continue developing their language skills.


The 7th CPC Language Allowance is an allowance granted to government employees who have to communicate in a language other than their mother tongue.
All government employees who are required to communicate in a language other than their mother tongue are eligible for the 7th CPC Language Allowance.
The Language Award is an allowance given to Defence personnel who are proficient in a foreign language and use it in their official duties.
Defence personnel who are proficient in a foreign language and use it in their official duties are eligible for the Language Award.
Yes, the Language Allowance is granted to government employees who communicate in a language other than their mother tongue, while the Language Award is given to Defence personnel who are proficient in a foreign language and use it in their official duties.
Yes, both the Language Allowance and Language Award are part of the 7th CPC recommendations.
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