Department of Expenditure (DoE)
TA on Retirement 2026: Composite Transfer Grant (CTG) & Luggage Rules (Full Guide)
- Status: Rates Revised (Post-50% DA)
- Authority: Department of Expenditure (E.IV Branch)
- Ref No: SR 147 / DoE OM Dated 13.07.2017 (Updated)
- Key Impact: CTG = 80% of Last Basic Pay
What Changed: The 25% Hike Effect
With the Dearness Allowance (DA) crossing 50% effectively, the rates for Road Mileage Allowance (RMA) and transportation of personal effects have automatically increased by 25%. Employees retiring in 2026 are now eligible for these enhanced rates when claiming Travelling Allowance (TA) for settling at their home town or chosen station of residence.
✅ Approved Benefit
Authority: Ministry of Finance
Subject: Travelling Allowance Rules on Retirement (Settlement)
The New Protocol: CTG & Eligibility
Retiring employees are entitled to a Composite Transfer Grant (CTG) to cover packing and settling costs. The amount depends on where you settle.
✔ Full CTG (80% of Basic)
- Condition: If you settle at a station more than 20 km away from your last duty station.
- Requirement: Actual change of residence must be involved.
✖ Partial/Nil CTG
- Same Station: If you settle within 20 km, CTG is 1/3rd of 80% (only if actual shifting of house occurs).
- Time Limit: Claim must be made within 1 year of retirement.
Timeline/Calculation: How Much Will You Get?
Below is the calculation for a Level 7 employee (Basic Pay ₹60,000) retiring in 2026 and shifting from Delhi to Lucknow.
| Component | Rate/Formula | Amount (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| CTG (Grant) | 80% of Basic Pay (₹60,000) | ₹48,000 |
| Travel Fare | Self + Family (AC 2 Tier) | As per Actuals |
| Road Mileage | ₹24/km (New Rate) × Distance | Based on km |
| Car Transport | Transportion by Train/Truck | Reimbursed |
How to Respond (Draft Application)
Submit this application to your Head of Office immediately after retirement to claim your settlement TA.
To,
The Head of Office,
[Department Name, e.g., CPWD/Railways],
[City Name].Subject: Application for Travelling Allowance on Retirement (Settlement TA).
Respected Sir/Madam,
I, Ramesh Gupta, Designation Section Officer (Retd.), superannuated from service on January 31, 2026. My last drawn Basic Pay was ₹74,300 (Level 8).
I wish to settle at my Home Town in Varanasi, which is approximately 800 km from my last station of duty. I will be shifting my household effects and family members on February 20, 2026.
I request you to sanction the Composite Transfer Grant (CTG) and other applicable Travelling Allowances as per SR 147. I undertake to submit the actual journey tickets and transportation receipts upon completion of the shift.
Kindly credit the amount to my pension account.
Yours faithfully,
Ramesh Gupta
Retd. Section Officer
PPO No: 235689
Date: February 5, 2026
हिंदी सारांश: रिटायरमेंट पर TA नियम 2026
यदि आप 2026 में रिटायर हो रहे हैं, तो आप घर शिफ्ट करने के लिए ‘ट्रैवलिंग अलाउंस’ (TA) के हकदार हैं। आपको अपनी अंतिम बेसिक सैलरी का 80% ‘कम्पोजिट ट्रांसफर ग्रांट’ (CTG) के रूप में मिलेगा, यदि आप 20 किमी से दूर शिफ्ट होते हैं। DA 50% पार होने के कारण सड़क मील भत्ता (Road Mileage) और सामान ढोने की दरों में 25% की बढ़ोतरी हुई है। ध्यान दें कि रिटायरमेंट के 1 साल के भीतर शिफ्टिंग और क्लेम करना अनिवार्य है, अन्यथा यह पैसा लैप्स हो जाएगा।
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit to claim TA on retirement?
The journey and shifting of household effects must be completed within one year from the date of retirement. Extensions are rarely granted unless due to medical emergencies.
Can I claim CTG if I settle in the same city?
Yes, but only if you actually change your residence. In such cases, the CTG is reduced to one-third of the standard rate (i.e., 1/3rd of 80% of Basic Pay).
Is the cost of transporting a personal car reimbursed?
Yes, officers of Level 6 and above are eligible for reimbursement of the cost of transporting one motor car/motorcycle by passenger train or truck to their place of settlement.
