Night Duty Allowance re -defined

DoPT has redefined Night Duty Allowance (NDA) according to 7th CPC's recommendations. According to office memorandum,  Night Duty will be defined as duty performed between 22:00 hours and 6:00 hours.  The ceiling of basic pay for entitlement of Night Duty Allowance shall be Rs. 43600/- per month.  The hourly rate of NDA equal to I(BP+DAI/2001 will be paid and the basic pay and DA for the calculation of NDA rates shall be the basic pay and DA prevalent as per 7th CPC. The amount of NDA will be worked out separately for each employee depending upon the basic pay. And above all, a certificate should be given by the supervisor concerned that Night Duty is essential. The revised instructions will be applicable with effect from July 1, 2017.