Prayagraj (Allahabad): HRA, TA and Estimated 8th Pay Commission Salary
Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, is a Y-class place for central government House Rent Allowance: 20% of basic pay today. The Department of Expenditure's list (OM of 21 July 2015, Census 2011) names "Allahabad (UA)" as Y class.
Prayagraj (Allahabad) gets the standard Transport Allowance: ₹900 a month plus DA for Levels 1 and 2 (₹1,800 if basic pay is ₹24,200 or more), ₹1,800 for Levels 3 to 8 and ₹3,600 for Levels 9 and above.
HRA and transport allowance depend on where your office is, not where you live.
CGHS is available in Prayagraj (Allahabad) (7 allopathic wellness centres). Cover depends on living within a centre's notified area; serving employees pay the CGHS contribution for their level.
| Level | HRA today | In hand today | HRA, 8th CPC | In hand, 8th CPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹3,600 | ₹30,680 | ₹5,536 | ₹37,836 |
| Level 2 | ₹3,980 | ₹33,796 | ₹6,112 | ₹41,652 |
| Level 3 | ₹4,340 | ₹38,188 | ₹6,672 | ₹46,802 |
| Level 4 | ₹5,100 | ₹44,420 | ₹7,840 | ₹54,540 |
| Level 5 | ₹5,840 | ₹50,488 | ₹8,976 | ₹62,066 |
| Level 6 | ₹7,080 | ₹60,426 | ₹10,880 | ₹74,450 |
| Level 7 | ₹8,980 | ₹75,806 | ₹13,792 | ₹93,542 |
| Level 8 | ₹9,520 | ₹80,234 | ₹14,624 | ₹99,054 |
| Level 9 | ₹10,620 | ₹92,134 | ₹16,320 | ₹1,13,170 |
| Level 10 | ₹11,220 | ₹96,994 | ₹17,232 | ₹1,19,152 |
| Level 11 | ₹13,540 | ₹1,16,018 | ₹20,800 | ₹1,42,790 |
| Level 12 | ₹15,760 | ₹1,33,872 | ₹24,208 | ₹1,65,018 |
| Level 13 | ₹24,620 | ₹2,06,524 | ₹37,824 | ₹2,55,224 |
| Level 14 | ₹28,840 | ₹2,41,128 | ₹44,304 | ₹2,98,154 |
8th CPC columns are estimates: basic × 1.92, DA reset to 0, HRA at 16% 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 Prayagraj (Allahabad)
From the CGHS directory (cghs.mohfw.gov.in), checked 22 October 2026. Check timings with the centre.
- Jawahar Lal Nehru Road
41, Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Allahabad - Kendranchal Colony
9,10,11 &14 Type II, Kendranchal Colony, Preetam Nagar, Allahabad - Kalyani Devi
1130/1130A Kalyani Devi, Allahabad - New Katra
1/13. Prayag Strit, In front of D. P. Public school, Katra, Prayagraj-211004 - Leader Road
276/129/2B/19, Chakia,Kaushami Road, Prayagraj-211003 - Naini
236/101-C /1 Chok Daud Nagar Near Swadeshi Cotton Mills, Naini, Allahabad - Polyclinic Sangam Place
2nd Floor, Sangam Place, Civil Lines - Drummond
4/6, Drummond, Allahabad
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Is Prayagraj (Allahabad) an X, Y or Z city for HRA?
Prayagraj (Allahabad) is a Y-class city for central government HRA. The Department of Expenditure's list (OM of 21 July 2015, Census 2011) names "Allahabad (UA)" as Y class.
Is there a CGHS wellness centre in Prayagraj (Allahabad)?
Yes. The CGHS directory lists 8 allopathic wellness centres or polyclinics here, including Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Kendranchal Colony, Kalyani Devi.
What is HRA in Prayagraj (Allahabad) today, and under the 8th Pay Commission?
20% of basic pay today, because DA is above 50%: ₹3,600 a month at Level 1. Under the 8th CPC it is not decided; if the 2016 pattern repeats, it would start at 16% of the new basic pay.