The Gujarat Finance Department has issued a new circular revising the charge allowance for fixed-pay Class-3 and Class-4 employees appointed through direct recruitment.
The updated circular cancels all previous rules and introduces a new system to ensure employees remain motivated when taking on extra duties.
Earlier resolutions issued in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2023 had defined how fixed-pay staff would be paid for additional responsibilities. However, even after fixed-pay amounts were revised in 2023, the charge allowance continued to be calculated using the older 2015 pay structure. This mismatch led to dissatisfaction among employees handling equal or higher responsibilities.
After review, the Finance Department has approved a new formula. Now, fixed-pay Class-3 and Class-4 employees given additional duties—either at the same level or at a higher post—will receive a charge allowance of 5% or 10% of their current fixed pay instead of the older pay scale.
All previous provisions on charge allowance for these employees have been cancelled. The new rule comes into effect immediately.
The circular was issued in the name of the Governor of Gujarat and signed by Dr. Nisarg Joshi, Deputy Secretary, Finance Department.