What is Transport Allowance (TA) for government employees?

Transport Allowance is a monthly allowance paid to Central Government employees to cover the cost of commuting between home and office. The amount varies based on your pay level and the city of posting.

How much TA do I get?

Level 9 and above in higher TPTA cities: ₹7,200/month. Level 9 and above in other cities: ₹3,600/month. Level 1–8 in higher TPTA cities: ₹3,600/month. Level 1–8 in other cities: ₹1,800/month. Differently-abled employees get double the normal TA rate.

You receive Dearness Allowance on your Transport Allowance, calculated at the current DA rate. For example, if your TA is ₹3,600 and DA is 60%, your DA on TA = ₹3,600 × 60% = ₹2,160. So your total TA component becomes ₹5,760/month.

What are TPTA cities?

TPTA stands for Towns with Population of Ten lakh and Above. These are major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. Employees posted in these cities get higher TA rates.

Is Transport Allowance taxable?

Yes, Transport Allowance is fully taxable under both Old and New income tax regimes. It is added to your gross salary for tax calculation. There is no separate exemption for TA under the current tax rules.

Do I get TA if I have a government vehicle?

No. Employees who are provided with an official vehicle for commuting are not entitled to Transport Allowance. However, if the vehicle is for official duty only (not commuting), TA may still be paid.

Does TA change under 8th CPC?

TA rates are expected to be revised under the 8th Pay Commission. The exact new rates will be notified upon implementation. Historically, TA rates increase with each new pay commission to account for inflation in transport costs.

Is TA paid during leave?

TA is paid during all types of paid leave (CL, EL, HPL, CCL, Maternity). However, TA is not paid during Extraordinary Leave (EOL) since it is leave without pay. During suspension, TA is paid at subsistence allowance rates.

Transport Allowance (TA) Guide 2026

Complete Guide to Transport Allowance rates, conveyance allowance rules, city classifications, DA on TA, and travelling allowance rules for Government Employees 2026.

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7200 Max TA

Grade 9+ (monthly)

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City-Based

A1, A, B, C Classes

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Plus DA

Dearness Allowance

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3200 Exemption

Tax Exempt (PwD)

What is Transport Allowance?

Transport Allowance (TA) is a monthly allowance provided to central and state government employees to help cover daily commuting expenses between home and office. The amount depends on your pay level, city classification, and current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate. TA is a key component of take-home salary and is revised with each CPC and DA increase.

Key Points:

Varies by pay level and city classification
Includes DA component (changes quarterly)
Special exemptions for differently abled employees
Taxable as salary (except for eligible PwD)

Transport Allowance Calculator (TA + DA)

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Pay Level

City Class

Current DA %

Monthly Base TA

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Before DA

DA on TA

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Enter DA %

Total Monthly TA

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Base + DA

Annual Total

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Per year

This calculator follows 7th CPC rules. DA value updates quarterly.

TA Rates by Pay Level (2026)

Rates depend on your pay level and city classification (A1/X for metropolitan, A/Y for large urban, B for urban, C/Z for other cities). DA is paid additionally on the base TA amount.

Pay Level	TPTA Cities (A1/A/X)	Other Cities (B/C/Y/Z)	Notes
9 and above	7200 + DA	3600 + DA	Highest TA grade
3 to 8	3600 + DA	1800 + DA	Mid-level employees
1-2 (24200 or above)	3600 + DA	1800 + DA	Higher entry level
1-2 (below 24200)	1350 + DA	900 + DA	Entry-level staff
Level 14+ (car waived)	15750	15750	No DA; fixed amount

Important Note:

The base TA amount is fixed, but DA is added to it and changes quarterly. When DA increases, your total TA (Base + DA) increases automatically.

Who is Eligible for Transport Allowance?

All Central Government employees except those provided with official transport
Employees on deputation (subject to rules)
Not admissible during full leave or suspension
Special fixed TA for Level 14+ officers (car waived)

💡 Tip: TA eligibility is independent of HRA and applies monthly unless restricted by department rules.

City Classifications

Your city classification determines your TA rate. Metropolitan cities (A1) get higher TA than other urban or rural areas.

A1 / X / TPTAHighest TA

Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore

A / Y (Large Urban)

Ahmedabad, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, Kanpur, Surat

Other Cities (B/C/Z)

All other towns and rural locations

DA Impact Simulator

Dearness Allowance (DA) is paid on top of your base TA amount.

Example Calculation (Grade 9+)

Base

₹7200

DA (50%)

₹3600

Total = ₹10,800

Every 1% DA hike increases total TA significantly over a year.

TPTA Cities (Higher TA Rate)

Cities eligible for the higher Transport Allowance rate under 7th CPC

City	State / UT	TA Rate (Level 9+)
Delhi	Delhi	₹7,200 + DA
Noida	Uttar Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA
Gurgaon	Haryana	₹7,200 + DA
Faridabad	Haryana	₹7,200 + DA
Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA
Mumbai	Maharashtra	₹7,200 + DA
Thane	Maharashtra	₹7,200 + DA
Navi Mumbai	Maharashtra	₹7,200 + DA
Kolkata	West Bengal	₹7,200 + DA
Howrah	West Bengal	₹7,200 + DA
Chennai	Tamil Nadu	₹7,200 + DA
Hyderabad	Telangana	₹7,200 + DA
Secunderabad	Telangana	₹7,200 + DA
Bengaluru	Karnataka	₹7,200 + DA
Ahmedabad	Gujarat	₹7,200 + DA
Pune	Maharashtra	₹7,200 + DA
Surat	Gujarat	₹7,200 + DA
Jaipur	Rajasthan	₹7,200 + DA
Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA
Kanpur	Uttar Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA
Nagpur	Maharashtra	₹7,200 + DA
Visakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA
Indore	Madhya Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA
Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA
Patna	Bihar	₹7,200 + DA
Vadodara	Gujarat	₹7,200 + DA
Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu	₹7,200 + DA
Agra	Uttar Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA
Madurai	Tamil Nadu	₹7,200 + DA
Nashik	Maharashtra	₹7,200 + DA
Rajkot	Gujarat	₹7,200 + DA
Meerut	Uttar Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA
Ludhiana	Punjab	₹7,200 + DA
Amritsar	Punjab	₹7,200 + DA
Jalandhar	Punjab	₹7,200 + DA
Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA
Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA
Chandigarh	Chandigarh	₹7,200 + DA
Kochi	Kerala	₹7,200 + DA
Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala	₹7,200 + DA
Ranchi	Jharkhand	₹7,200 + DA
Dhanbad	Jharkhand	₹7,200 + DA
Raipur	Chhattisgarh	₹7,200 + DA
Guwahati	Assam	₹7,200 + DA
Bhubaneswar	Odisha	₹7,200 + DA
Mysuru	Karnataka	₹7,200 + DA
Jammu	J&K	₹7,200 + DA
Srinagar	J&K	₹7,200 + DA
Vijayawada	Andhra Pradesh	₹7,200 + DA

Showing 49 of 49 TPTA-eligible cities. Cities in this list qualify for the higher TA rate (A1/X class or equivalent).

For Persons with Disabilities

Double TA Benefit

Blind, Deaf-mute, and Orthopedically Handicapped employees get Double the normal rate of Transport Allowance.

Tax Exemption

Exempt from Income Tax up to ₹3,200 per month (₹38,400/year).

Tax Rules

General Employees

Fully Taxable. Added to salary income and taxed as per slab.

PwD Employees

Exempt up to ₹3,200/month. Balance amount is taxable.

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7200 Max TA

City-Based

Plus DA

3200 Exemption

What is Transport Allowance?

Key Points:

Transport Allowance Calculator (TA + DA)

TA Rates by Pay Level (2026)

Important Note:

Who is Eligible for Transport Allowance?

City Classifications

DA Impact Simulator

TPTA Cities (Higher TA Rate)

For Persons with Disabilities

Double TA Benefit

Tax Exemption

Tax Rules

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