Procedure for submission and processing of Children Education Allowance (CEA) claims in APT 2.0

No.- PP-33/1/2022-PAP-DOP

भारत सरकार / Government of India

संचार मंत्रालय / Ministry of Communications

डाक विभाग / Department of Posts

डाक भवन, संसद मार्ग, नई दिल्ली / Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001

Dated: 23.05.2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Procedure for submission and processing of Children Education Allowance (CEA) claims in APT 2.0.

The undersigned is directed to say that CEPT has developed a functionality in APT 2.0 for online submission and processing of Children Education Allowance (CEA) claims, including payment functionality.

The matter regarding submission and processing of CEA claims through APT 2.0 has been examined in consultation with CEPT through the Technology Division. It has been informed that APT 2.0 provides a digital framework for submission, verification, approval and payment of CEA claims, including uploading of supporting documents and system-based checks.

The Technology Division has also provided a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for submission and processing of CEA claims through APT 2.0.

It has been decided that submission of CEA claims through APT 2.0 shall be mandatory. However, physical copies of claims along with supporting documents shall also continue to be submitted for verification and record purposes.

Accordingly, the following instructions are issued:

(i) All CEA claims shall be mandatorily submitted online through APT 2.0. (ii) Employees shall also submit physical copies of the claim along with supporting documents to the concerned office/DDO. (iii) The existing DoPT-prescribed format for CEA claims shall continue to be followed for submission of physical claims. (iv) The SOP provided by CEPT is enclosed for guidance and compliance.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

Encl.: As above

Digitally signed by Gurvinder Singh

Date: 21-05-2026 16:39:09 (Gurvinder Singh)

Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC/PAP)