The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance, Government of India has released a consolidated guideline regarding Double Transport Allowance, Additional Transport Allowance for CPSE employees with disabilities. This Office Memorandum is dated 13 January 2026 and compiles all previous instructions issued from time to time.
ЁЯУМ Objective of the New Guideline
The primary purpose of the revised guidelines is to ensure that Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
ЁЯФН Background & Reference Orders
The latest OM consolidates several earlier DPE and DoE instructions, including:
- DPE OM dated 10.07.2018 тАУ Allowance outside 50% ceiling for PwD employees.
- DPE OM dated 03.08.2017 тАУ Cafeteria approach on perks/allowances.
- DPE OM dated 21.02.2022 & 16.03.2023 тАУ Clarifications on Transport Allowance.
- DoE OM dated 07.07.2017 тАУ Rules for Transport Allowance for disabled employees.
ЁЯЪШ Key Feature: Double Transport Allowance for PwD Employees
- PwD employees are entitled to receive double the normal Transport Allowance┬аto facilitate daily commuting.
- This decision is applicable in accordance with DoEтАЩs OM dated 07.07.2017.
- Effective date: 21 February 2022┬а(retrospective implementation).
ЁЯТб What Does тАЬDouble Transport AllowanceтАЭ Mean?
Whatever the standard Transport Allowance payable to an employee, a PwD employee will receive┬аtwice that rate┬аas per entitlement fixed for their grade, without restriction under the cafeteria ceiling.
ЁЯУд Additional Transport Allowance тАУ Exempt from Perk Ceiling
Another major relief for PwD employees:
- The┬аAdditional Transport Allowance┬аpayable to PwD employees is to be kept┬аoutside the 35% ceiling┬аapplicable under the cafeteria approach.
- This ensures that employees do not lose out on other entitlements due to the ceiling limit.
ЁЯУБ Amendments Made by 2026 OM
The new OM modifies earlier paragraphs relating to transport allowances:
- Para 3(vi) of DPE OM dated 10.07.2018 amended.
- Para 9 of DPE OM dated 03.08.2017 amended.
These changes legally formalize the provision of Double TA with effect from 21.02.2022.
ЁЯПв Instructions to CPSEs
All CPSEs have been directed:
- To fix reasonable Transport Allowance rates under the cafeteria system.
- To factor in double/additional allowance for PwD employees while calculating the 35% ceiling.
- To implement the updated guidelines immediately.
- To inform all employees and administrative divisions about the revision.
ЁЯУи Who Has Been Notified?
- Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
- Chief Executives of CPSEs
- Financial Advisers of Ministries/Departments
- Department of Expenditure
- C&AG of India
- NIC for uploading the OM on the DPE website
The 2026 DPE guideline is a significant step in supporting the mobility needs of PwD employees in CPSEs. By doubling the Transport Allowance and keeping it outside the cafeteria ceiling, the government ensures enhanced accessibility and financial support without reducing other benefits.