Big news for government employees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa! The Finance Department has officially released the notification regarding the Technical Allowance 2025. This update is part of the broader financial relief and structural adjustments planned for the fiscal year 2025-26.
If you are a technical professional working in KP, here is everything you need to know about the eligibility, rates, and how this affects your monthly salary.
What is the Technical Allowance 2025?
The Technical Allowance is a specialized financial incentive provided to civil servants who possess specific technical qualifications and are working in specialized departments. Following the 2025 budget, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has updated the terms of this allowance to better align with current pay scales and economic conditions.
Key Highlights of the Notification
Based on the official notification (Reference: Finance Department GoKP), here are the core updates:
- Effective Date: The allowance is set to be implemented as per the fiscal year 2025 guidelines.
- Target Group: It primarily applies to technical staff, including engineers, IT professionals, and specialized practitioners in various KP departments.
- Percentage/Rate: The allowance is typically calculated based on the Basic Pay Scales (BPS) 2022 or the revised 2025 scales.
- Admissibility: This allowance will be admissible during leave and the entire period of LPR (Leave Preparatory to Retirement), except during extraordinary leave.
Who is Eligible?
While the full list of departments is detailed in the official PDF, the allowance generally covers:
- Engineers: Working in C&W, Irrigation, Public Health Engineering, and other technical wings.
- IT Professionals: Those designated in specific technical cadres (separate from the IT Professional Allowance in some cases).
- Specialized Cadres: Staff holding professional degrees required for their specific job functions as defined by the service rules.
How to Check Your Allowance?
To see the exact amount added to your pay slip, you can refer to the official document on the Finance Department’s website. The notification clarifies whether the allowance is a fixed amount or a percentage of the initial/current basic pay.
Why this matters
With the rising inflation in 2025, these allowances are crucial for maintaining the purchasing power of technical professionals in the public sector. It also serves as an incentive for highly skilled individuals to continue serving in government roles rather than moving to the private sector.
Download Official Notification
You can download the official 2025 Technical Allowance Notification directly from the KP Finance Department portal: 👉 Download Technical Allowance 2025 PDF
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Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes. For official pay fixation, please consult your respective Accounts Office or DDO.
