Revision of monetary ceiling for reimbursement of Briefcase, Office Bag and Ladies Purse 2025
Briefcase Allowance for Central Government Employees DoE Orders: Senior officials employed in Central Government services are entitled to purchase personal briefcases within specified limits regarding duration and cost! This provision is prestigious for officers tasked with managing important and confidential documents with enhanced security! The Government has now permitted the acquisition of any type of briefcase, office bag, or ladies’ purse for female officers according to their preferences and convenience! The latest order is outlined below, detailing the eligibility criteria for officer ranks along with their pay levels, duration, and ceiling amounts!
Revised Briefcase Allowance for Central Government Employees 2025
The following eligibility criteria must be met for the purchase of a briefcase, office bag, and ladies purse, which is permitted only once every three years!
| Pay Level | Rates |
| Level 17 (CGA or equivalent) | ₹ 12,500 |
| Level 15 to 16 (Addl. CGA or equivalent) | ₹ 10,000 |
| Level 14 (Joint CGA or Equivalent) | ₹ 8,125 |
| Level 12 & 13 (Dy. CGA/Sr. PPS or equivalent) | ₹ 6,250 |
| Level 11 (ACGA/PPS or equivalent) | ₹ 5,000 |
| Level 8-10 (ACA/Sr.AO/AAO/PS or equivalent) | ₹ 5,000 |
| Pay Level 7 (Sr. Accountant/PA or equivalent) | ₹ 4,375 |
Briefcase Allowance Latest Order
Revision of the monetary limit for the reimbursement of briefcases, office bags, and ladies’ purses for officials and officers in the Office of the Controller General of Accounts and Public Financial Management System: Circular dated June 21, 2024
F.No.A-134034(52)/1/2018-Admn-CGA/ 661-663
Government of India
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
O/o Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated : 21.06.2024
CIRCULAR
Subject: Revision of Monetary ceiling for reimbursement of Briefcase/Office bag/Ladies Purse to officials/officers in O/o CGA & PFMS— reg.
In supersession of earlier orders on the subject, the approval of competent authority is hereby conveyed for revision of monetary ceiling for reimbursement of Briefcase/Office Bag/Ladies Purse to the officers/officials of office of Controller General of Accounts & PFMS as below:
| Sl. No. | Level of Officers/Official | Rates Ceiling incl. of GST | Period |
| 1. | CGA or equivalent (Level 17) | Rs.12500 | Once in 3 years |
| 2. | Addl. CGA or equivalent (Level 15-16) | Rs.10000 | -do- |
| 3. | Joint CGA or Equivalent (Level 14) | Rs.8125 | -do- |
| 4. | Dy. CGA/Sr. PPS or equivalent (Level 12-13) | Rs.6250 | -do- |
| 5. | ACGA/PPS or equivalent (Level 11) | Rs.5000 | -do- |
| 6. | ACA/Sr.AO/AAO/PS or equivalent (Level 8-10) | Rs.5000 | -do- |
| 7. | Sr. Accountant/PA or equivalent (Level 7) | Rs.4375 | -do- |
Signed by
Anil Amar Singh
Date: 21.06.2024 14.10.44
(Anil Amar Singh)
Sr. Accounts Officer (Admn.)
