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India’s Most Pampered Citizens

The Seventh Pay Commission has increased the salaries of central government employees. But that is not the only benefit they draw.

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India’s Most Pampered Citizens
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  • 27% higher salaries at entry level in govt but at top management level over 67% less than in private sector: Aon Hewitt study
  • 50% of last pay drawn as pension, now contributory; lifetime healthcare for bureaucrat and spouse
  • Timebound promotions in most cases, allowed to take sabbaticals for higher education; barring run-in with law, job ­security till retirement.
  • Most bureaucrats able to access land at cheaper rates; special housing colonies
  • Leave travel allowance, leave encashment, child care leave; education facilities, including tuition fees, provided for wards in many posts
  • 30% HRA currently or accommodation given even if you own a house in city

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  • Provision to go on deputation or work outside as consultants with permission
  • 6-11% hike in dearness allowance/relief every six months protects the salaries and pension against inflation
  • 2.25 lakh maximum pay p.m.
  • 3% annual increment
  • 24% hike in pension
  • 20 lakh maximum gratuity on retirement
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