The Punjab Government has officially announced the Adhoc Relief Allowance 2025 for government employees from Grade 1 to Grade 22 under the Budget 2025–2026, providing much-needed financial relief amid rising living costs.
Punjab Adhoc Relief Allowance 2025 – Key Highlights
According to confirmation from the Finance Department of Punjab, the provincial government has approved a 10% increase in salaries for all public sector employees. This salary increment will be effective from July 1, 2025.
In addition to salary relief, the Punjab government has also sanctioned a 5% increase in pensions for retired civil servants. This pension enhancement will also take effect from July 1, 2025, benefiting thousands of pensioners across the province.
Federal Government Also Announces Salary & Pension Increase
Alongside Punjab’s decision, the Federal Government has issued an official Adhoc Relief Allowance 2025 notification PDF as part of the Federal Budget 2025–26. The federal package includes:
10% salary increase for civil servants and armed forces personnel
10% pension increase for retired employees
Applicability to contract-based employees, as confirmed by the Ministry of Finance
Moreover, the federal government has released a separate notification approving a 30% Disparity Reduction Allowance for employees who were previously deprived of such benefits, aiming to reduce pay gaps among different departments.
Overall Impact
The Adhoc Relief Allowance 2025 reflects the government’s effort to support public servants and pensioners at both provincial and federal levels. With uniform increases in salaries and pensions, these measures are expected to ease financial pressure and improve employee morale.
Government employees are advised to review the official notifications for detailed implementation rules and allowances applicable to their respective departments.
