Special Concession Scheme – LTC Air Travel Extension 2026–2028

F.No.31011/15/2022-Estt-A-IV

Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training (Personnel Policy Division) Dated: 09 September 2026

Subject:Relaxation under CCS (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — travel by air to North East Region (NER), UT of Jammu & Kashmir, UT of Ladakh, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands — extended for two years beyond 25.09.2026, i.e., from 26.09.2026 to 25.09.2028.

Key Terms & Conditions:

1. Eligible employees may convert one Home Town LTC in a four-year block to visit NER/A&N/J&K/Ladakh.
2. Employees whose Home Town and Headquarters are the same cannot convert Home Town LTC.
3. Employees whose Home Town lies in one of these regions may use conversion to visit any of the other three regions.
4. Fresh recruits may convert one Home Town LTC and get one additional conversion for J&K/Ladakh.
5. Air travel entitlement:
• Entitled employees: may travel by air from Headquarters in entitled class by any airline.
• Non-entitled employees: may travel in economy class by any airline in specific sectors:
• Kolkata/Guwahati ↔ NER
• Kolkata/Chennai/Visakhapatnam ↔ Port Blair
• Delhi/Amritsar ↔ J&K/Ladakh
6. Non-entitled employees may also travel directly by air from Headquarters to these regions, subject to reimbursement conditions.
7. Booking and reimbursement must follow DoPT’s OMs dated 29.08.2022 and 20.10.2023.
8. Misuse of LTC will invite disciplinary action; departments must verify air ticket costs randomly.
9. Orders issued in consultation with C&AG of India under Article 148(5) of the Constitution.
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