15% Disparity Reduction Allowance (DRA) 2025 on Initial Basic Pay 2022 for KPK Government Employe15% DRA on Initial Basic Pay 2022 KPK
📢 Latest Update: 15% DRA on Initial Basic Pay 2022 for KPK Employees – Notification Issued
Peshawar, July 2025 – In a major financial update, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) has approved the 15% Disparity Reduction Allowance (DRA) on the initial basic pay of 2022 pay scales for provincial employees who were already entitled to DRA under prior rules.
The decision was formally approved during the Provincial Cabinet’s special meeting held on June 13, 2025, and is now effective from July 1, 2025, via Finance Department Notification No. FD(SO SR-1)/1-2/2025 (DRA).
🧾 DRA Increase on Initial Basic Pay 2022 – Scale-Wise Chart
Here’s a detailed scale-wise chart showing the initial basic pay (2022) and 15% DRA increase for each BPS:
| Ù¾Û’ سکیل | بنیادی ØªÙ†Ø®ÙˆØ§Û (Initial Basic Pay 2022) | 15% ÚˆÛŒ آراے (DRA) |
|---|---|---|
| BPS-1 | Rs. 13,550 | Rs. 2,032 |
| BPS-2 | Rs. 13,820 | Rs. 2,073 |
| BPS-3 | Rs. 14,260 | Rs. 2,139 |
| BPS-4 | Rs. 14,690 | Rs. 2,203 |
| BPS-5 | Rs. 15,230 | Rs. 2,284 |
| BPS-6 | Rs. 15,760 | Rs. 2,364 |
| BPS-7 | Rs. 16,310 | Rs. 2,446 |
| BPS-8 | Rs. 16,890 | Rs. 2,533 |
| BPS-9 | Rs. 17,470 | Rs. 2,620 |
| BPS-10 | Rs. 18,050 | Rs. 2,707 |
| BPS-11 | Rs. 18,650 | Rs. 2,797 |
| BPS-12 | Rs. 19,770 | Rs. 2,965 |
| BPS-13 | Rs. 21,160 | Rs. 3,174 |
| BPS-14 | Rs. 22,530 | Rs. 3,379 |
| BPS-15 | Rs. 23,920 | Rs. 3,588 |
| BPS-16 | Rs. 28,070 | Rs. 4,210 |
| BPS-17 | Rs. 45,070 | Rs. 6,760 |
| BPS-18 | Rs. 56,880 | Rs. 8,532 |
| BPS-19 | Rs. 87,840 | Rs. 13,176 |
| BPS-20 | Rs. 102,470 | Rs. 15,370 |
| BPS-21 | Rs. 113,790 | Rs. 17,068 |
| BPS-22 | Rs. 122,190 | Rs. 18,328 |
📠Note: The DRA is calculated on the initial basic pay only, not the running pay or total salary.
🔠Summary of the DRA 2025 Policy
- ✅ Allowance Type: 15% of the initial basic pay of BPS-2022.
- ✅ Eligibility: Only for employees already drawing DRA under previous rules.
- ✅ Effective From: 1st July 2025.
- ✅ Applies To: All provincial civil servants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa receiving DRA.
- ⌠Excludes: Employees who never previously received DRA.
📂 Related Resources
- 📘 KPK BPS Pay Scale 2022 Chart – Full Details
- 📄 Previous 2022 DRA Notification Breakdown
- 🧮 Online Salary + DRA Calculator Tool (Coming Soon)
🤔 FAQs About 15% DRA 2025
Q1: Is this 15% increase applicable to all KPK employees?
A: No, only those already receiving DRA from earlier notifications are eligible.
Q2: Will this DRA apply on running basic pay?
A: No, it applies strictly on initial basic pay of the 2022 pay scale.
Q3: Will pensioners benefit from this increase?
A: Currently, this notification is applicable only to active employees, not retirees or pensioners.
📌 Final Thoughts
This move by the KPK government to increase the Disparity Reduction Allowance by 15% aims to support employees already burdened by inflation, while also addressing inter-departmental pay inequalities. It’s a welcome relief for thousands of hardworking civil servants across the province.
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