Upper Age Limit for Children Education Allowance

Reimbursement Children’s Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy

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 Divyaang children is given detailed in an order published by DoPT on 17.7.2018 [Check the order] as follows…

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.

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