Bengaluru: HRA, TA and Estimated 8th Pay Commission Salary
Bengaluru, Karnataka, is an X-class place for central government House Rent Allowance: 30% of basic pay today. The Department of Expenditure's list (OM of 21 July 2015, Census 2011) names "Bengaluru (UA)" as X class.
Bengaluru is one of the 19 cities with the higher Transport Allowance: ₹1,350 a month plus DA for Levels 1 and 2 (₹3,600 if basic pay is ₹24,200 or more), ₹3,600 for Levels 3 to 8 and ₹7,200 for Levels 9 and above.
HRA and transport allowance depend on where your office is, not where you live.
CGHS is available in Bengaluru (11 allopathic wellness centres). Cover depends on living within a centre's notified area; serving employees pay the CGHS contribution for their level. The Sahakarnagar extension counter became a full wellness centre in 2026.
| Level | HRA today | In hand today | HRA, 8th CPC | In hand, 8th CPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹5,400 | ₹33,200 | ₹8,304 | ₹41,324 |
| Level 2 | ₹5,970 | ₹36,506 | ₹9,168 | ₹45,428 |
| Level 3 | ₹6,510 | ₹43,238 | ₹10,008 | ₹53,018 |
| Level 4 | ₹7,650 | ₹49,850 | ₹11,760 | ₹61,340 |
| Level 5 | ₹8,760 | ₹56,288 | ₹13,464 | ₹69,434 |
| Level 6 | ₹10,620 | ₹66,846 | ₹16,320 | ₹82,770 |
| Level 7 | ₹13,470 | ₹83,176 | ₹20,688 | ₹1,03,318 |
| Level 8 | ₹14,280 | ₹87,874 | ₹21,936 | ₹1,09,246 |
| Level 9 | ₹15,930 | ₹1,03,204 | ₹24,480 | ₹1,27,090 |
| Level 10 | ₹16,830 | ₹1,08,364 | ₹25,848 | ₹1,33,528 |
| Level 11 | ₹20,310 | ₹1,28,548 | ₹31,200 | ₹1,58,950 |
| Level 12 | ₹23,640 | ₹1,47,512 | ₹36,312 | ₹1,82,882 |
| Level 13 | ₹36,930 | ₹2,24,594 | ₹56,736 | ₹2,79,896 |
| Level 14 | ₹43,260 | ₹2,61,308 | ₹66,456 | ₹3,26,066 |
8th CPC columns are estimates: basic × 1.92, DA reset to 0, HRA at 24% as from July 2017. In hand is after NPS, CGHS, and CGEGIS, before income tax and professional tax. Level 14 uses the ordinary transport allowance, not the official-car option.
CGHS wellness centres in Bengaluru
From the CGHS directory (cghs.mohfw.gov.in), checked 22 October 2026. Check timings with the centre.
- Sahakarnagar
3H7P+8C7, A Block, Sahakar Nagar - Banashankari
NO-4013/4014, Hosakerehalli Main Road, Girinagar, Banashankari 3rd Stage (Near Seetha circle), Bangalore-560085 - Seshadripuram WC
No.6, Sameera Complex, 1St Main, Seshadripuram, Bangalore 560020 - Koramangala
CPWD Complex, GPRA quarters, Koramangala, Bangalore 560034 - Gangenahalli
No.11, 1st Cross, HGH Layout, Ganganagar, Bangalore-560032 - Shivajinagar WC
2nd Floor, Ganesh Towers, Infantry Road, Bangalore 560001 - Vijaynagar
Community Center, GPRA Quarters, Vijayanagara, banalore 5600 - Jayanagar
No. 190, R. V. Road, 2nd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore-5600011 - Domlur
First Floor, Community Center GPRA Quarters Domlur 560071 - HBR
No. 669, HBR Main Road 1st stage, 2nd Block, HBR Layout, Bangalore 560023 - CV Raman Nagar
DRDO Complex, C.V. Raman Nagar, Bangalore-560093 - Shivajinagar Polyclinic
3rd Floor, Ganesh Towers, Infantry Road
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Is Bengaluru an X, Y or Z city for HRA?
Bengaluru is an X-class city for central government HRA. The Department of Expenditure's list (OM of 21 July 2015, Census 2011) names "Bengaluru (UA)" as X class.
Is there a CGHS wellness centre in Bengaluru?
Yes. The CGHS directory lists 12 allopathic wellness centres or polyclinics here, including Sahakarnagar, Banashankari, Seshadripuram WC.
What is HRA in Bengaluru today, and under the 8th Pay Commission?
30% of basic pay today, because DA is above 50%: ₹5,400 a month at Level 1. Under the 8th CPC it is not decided; if the 2016 pattern repeats, it would start at 24% of the new basic pay.