Re-classification / Upgradation of Cities / Towns on the basis of Cencus-2011 for the purpose of grant of House Rent Allowance to Central Government Employees
HRA and CITIES classification
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House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance increased for select cities
| S.No. | City | Revised Status | Revised HRA Rate |
| 1 | Ahmadabad (UA) | Y to X | 20% to 30% |
| 2 | Pune (UA) | Y to X | 20% to 30% |
| 1 | Nellore (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 2 | Gurgaon (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 3 | Bokaro Steel City (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 4 | Gulbarga (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 5 | Thrissur (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 6 | Malappuram (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 7 | Kannur(UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 8 | Kollam (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 9 | Ujjain (M. Coprn.) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 10 | Vasai-Virar City (M. Corpn.) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 11 | Malegaon (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 12 | Nanded-Waghala (M.Corp.) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 13 | Sangli (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 14 | Raurkela (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 15 | Ajmer (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 16 | Erode (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 17 | Noida (CT) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 18 | Firozabad (NPP) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 19 | Jhansi (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 20 | Siliguri (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |
| 21 | Durgapur (UA) | Z to Y | 10% to 20% |