Consequent upon the recommendations of the 7th CPC, the Competent Authority has been pleased to approve the following revised rates and guidelines for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy w.e.f 01.07.2017:

1. In case both the spouses are Government servants, only one of them can avail reimbursement under Children Education Allowance.
2. The above limits would be automatically raised by 25% every time the DA on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.The allowance will be double for differently abled children.
3. Reimbursement will be done just once a year, after completion of financial year. For reimbursement of CEA, a certificate from the head of Institution, where the ward of a Government employee studies, will be sufficient for this purpose confirming that the child studied in the School during the previous academic year. For Hostel Subsidy, a similar certificate from the head of Institution will suffice, with additional requirement that the certificate should mention the amount of expenditure incurred towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex. The amount of expenditure mentioned, or the ceiling as mentioned above, whichever is lower, shall be paid to the employee.
4. Other conditions for claims under Children Education Allowance will remain as per CEA rules of the Government of India.
5. These orders shall be effective from 1st July, 2017.
6. This supersedes any other notification/OM issued regarding Children Education Allowance.