Odisha HRA Rules
Odisha Government Employee Guide
Odisha House Rent Allowance (HRA) Rules 2024
Revised HRA rates and eligibility guidelines under ORSP Rules 2017 as per Finance Department OM No. 6747 / FIN-CS2-ALW-0013-2022 dated 14 March 2024.
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Odisha HRA Rules 2024 Overview
The Odisha Government revised House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates for Government employees under ORSP Rules 2017 through Finance Department Office Memorandum No. 6747 dated 14 March 2024.
The revised HRA structure classifies cities and urban areas into different categories such as Municipal Corporations, major district headquarters, municipalities and other areas with HRA rates ranging from 4% to 16% of Basic Pay.
Official Odisha HRA Order PDF
Finance Department OM No. 6747 dated 14.03.2024
Download Official HRA Circular (6747/F - Main) Download Addendum (7057/F)
Download Odisha HRA Application Form & Claim Form
Download official Odisha Government House Rent Allowance (HRA) application forms, editable claim formats and reference documents for Government employees under ORSP Rules 2017.
Official HRA Application Form
Download the official Odisha Government HRA application and claim form PDF.
Edit HRA Form Online
Fill and edit Odisha HRA application form online before printing.
Old 6th Pay Claim Form
Reference format of old Odisha HRA claim form under 6th Pay rules.
Odisha Government employees can use these HRA application forms for claiming House Rent Allowance under revised Odisha HRA Rules 2024. Employees posted in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur, Rourkela and other districts may submit the prescribed claim form to their respective Head of Office.
Odisha HRA Rates 2024
Municipal Corporations
- • Bhubaneswar
- • Cuttack
- • Berhampur
- • Rourkela
- • Sambalpur
Major District HQs & Municipalities
Balasore, Bhadrak, Puri, Baripada, Jharsuguda, Rayagada, Jeypore, Paradeep, Jatni and others.
Other District HQs & Municipalities
Angul, Khordha, Koraput, Nayagarh, Nuapada, Malkangiri, Kendrapara and others.
All Other Areas
Remaining rural and other areas of Odisha State.
Basic Pay means pay drawn in the Pay Matrix Level under ORSP Rules 2017. Special Pay or any additional pay component is excluded for HRA calculation.
Odisha HRA Eligibility Rules
Headquarters Based HRA
HRA is determined according to the employee’s Headquarters location.
Own House Eligibility
Employees staying in their own house are eligible for HRA within admissible limits.
Husband & Wife Rule
HRA is payable to only one spouse if both are Government employees at the same station.
Certificate Requirement
Employees must submit prescribed certificates during initial claim and every July.
Important HRA Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Odisha HRA rate in Bhubaneswar?
The HRA rate for Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation area is 16% of Basic Pay.
Is HRA admissible in own house?
Yes. Government employees staying in their own house are eligible for HRA.
Can both husband and wife claim HRA?
No. Only one spouse can claim HRA if both are Government employees posted at the same station.
What is the Odisha HRA rate for district headquarters?
Major district headquarters receive 12% HRA while other district headquarters receive 8%.