CEA Details for Postal Employees for MTS, Postamn, PA/SA, IPO, SP

 

CEA DETAILS FOR POSTAL EMPLOYEES

(For MTS, Postman, PA/SA, IPO, SP)

Prepared by: C S PRASAD REDDY, Delhi GPO - 110006

What is CEA?

An allowance given to Central Government employees for children’s education expenses. It is not an Advance, but a Reimbursement after expenditure. A 7th Pay Commission allowance.

Who is Eligible?

• MTS, Postman, PA/SA, IPO, SP
• Maximum for 2 children only.
• Children must be dependent on the employee.

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Age & Class Limit

• No age limit. Children must be continuing education.
• Class: Nursery/LKG/UKG to 12th Class, Diploma first 2 years.
• CEA is applicable based on Academic Year only.

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Allowance per Child

Details	Per Month	Per Year
CEA	₹2,812.50	₹33,750
Hostel Subsidy (Legislative)	₹8,437.50	₹1,01,250
Total with Hostel	₹11,250	₹1,35,000

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Expenses Covered under CEA

• School/College Fee
• Books & Notebooks
• Uniform & Shoes
• Exam/Lab/Library Fee
• Hostel Fee (through Hostel Subsidy)

Application Time

Claim must be made after completion of each Academic Year. Usually between April-July. Last date based on Circle Circular.

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Expenses Not Covered under CEA

• School Bus/Transport
• Private Tuition/Coaching
• Donations/Building Fund

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Common Mistakes

• Claiming Hostel Subsidy without Hostel
• Claiming in Calendar Year instead of Academic Year
• Providing Transport Bills
• Both employees claiming when both are Govt employees

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FINAL CLARITY: If In Hostel → CEA + Hostel Subsidy.
If Not In Hostel → Only CEA.
No Age Limit. Based on Academic Year only.