Transport Allowance (TA) Guide
Complete Guide to TA Rates, City Classifications, DA on TA, and Tax Rules for 2026 for Government Employees.
7200 Max TA
Grade 9+ (monthly)
City-Based
A1, A, B, C Classes
Plus DA
Dearness Allowance
3200 Exemption
Tax Exempt (PwD)
What is Transport Allowance?
Transport Allowance (TA) is a monthly allowance provided to central and state government employees to help cover daily commuting expenses between home and office. The amount depends on your pay level, city classification, and current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate. TA is a key component of take-home salary and is revised with each CPC and DA increase.
Key Points:
- Varies by pay level and city classification
- Includes DA component (changes quarterly)
- Special exemptions for differently abled employees
- Taxable as salary (except for eligible PwD)
Transport Allowance Calculator (TA + DA)
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Estimated Monthly Transport Allowance
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(Base TA + DA on TA)
This calculator follows 7th CPC rules. DA value updates quarterly.
TA Rates by Pay Level (2026)
Rates depend on your pay level and city classification (A1/X for metropolitan, A/Y for large urban, B for urban, C/Z for other cities). DA is paid additionally on the base TA amount.
| Pay Level | TPTA Cities (A1/A/X) | Other Cities (B/C/Y/Z) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 and above | 7200 + DA | 3600 + DA | Highest TA grade |
| 3 to 8 | 3600 + DA | 1800 + DA | Mid-level employees |
| 1-2 (24200 or above) | 3600 + DA | 1800 + DA | Higher entry level |
| 1-2 (below 24200) | 1350 + DA | 900 + DA | Entry-level staff |
| Level 14+ (car waived) | 15750 | 15750 | No DA; fixed amount |
Important Note:
The base TA amount is fixed, but DA is added to it and changes quarterly. When DA increases, your total TA (Base + DA) increases automatically.
Who is Eligible for Transport Allowance?
- All Central Government employees except those provided with official transport
- Employees on deputation (subject to rules)
- Not admissible during full leave or suspension
- Special fixed TA for Level 14+ officers (car waived)
City Classifications
Your city classification determines your TA rate. Metropolitan cities (A1) get higher TA than other urban or rural areas.
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore
Ahmedabad, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, Kanpur, Surat
All other towns and rural locations
DA Impact Simulator
Dearness Allowance (DA) is paid on top of your base TA amount.
Example Calculation (Grade 9+)
Base
₹7200
DA (50%)
₹3600
Total = ₹10,800
Every 1% DA hike increases total TA significantly over a year.
For Persons with Disabilities
Double TA Benefit
Blind, Deaf-mute, and Orthopedically Handicapped employees get Double the normal rate of Transport Allowance.
Tax Exemption
Exempt from Income Tax up to ₹3,200 per month (₹38,400/year).
Tax Rules
General Employees
Fully Taxable. Added to salary income and taxed as per slab.
PwD Employees
Exempt up to ₹3,200/month. Balance amount is taxable.
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