National Holiday Allowance in Indian Railways (NHA)

The non-gazetted staff booked on duty on National Holiday may be granted this allowance on the following condition:

The cash compensation is payable even when an employee is on Rest. It is not necessary that this rest should be abrogated to be eligible for the cash compensation.

The shift duty staff who work round the clock and might have performed part duty on the holiday in question can be paid the National Holiday Allowance at the full prescribed rates.

Rates as per 7th Pay Commission:

₹ 384/- per day to PML 1 to 2;

₹ 477/- per day to PML 3 to 5

₹ 630/- per day to PML 6 to 8

The rates of this allowance will further increase by 25% each time DA rises by 50%.The revised rates of allowance shall be admissible w.e.f. 1st July 2017.

Relate Circular : RBE No. 108/2017