BPS 15 Salary in Pakistan 2026: New Pay Scale Explained

Quick answer: The BPS 15 salary in Pakistan 2026 follows the federal Basic Pay Scales-2026, effective 1 July 2026: basic pay starts at Rs28,730 a month, rises by Rs2,380 with each annual increment and reaches Rs100,130 after 30 increments. Federal employees also receive a 7% Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2026 and Rs4,284 conveyance allowance.

Key takeaways

The Finance Division's Office Memorandum of 21 July 2026 fixes the BPS-15 scale at Rs28,730 – Rs2,380 – Rs100,130 from 1 July 2026.
By Jobsiz's calculation, the scale is about 20% higher than BPS-2022 because the 2022 and 2025 ad-hoc relief allowances were merged into basic pay, so it is not a fresh 20% raise.
A 7% Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2026 is paid on top of running basic pay; it is taxable and does not count towards pension or gratuity.
Conveyance allowance for federal BPS-11 to 15 staff rose from Rs2,856 to Rs4,284 a month.
By Jobsiz's calculation, a new federal BPS-15 appointee on the minimum stage receives about Rs49,377 a month from these items, before house rent, other allowances and tax.

Last updated: 10 October 2026

The BPS 15 salary in Pakistan 2026 is set by the Basic Pay Scales-2026 (BPS-2026), which the Ministry of Finance (Finance Division), Islamabad, introduced through an Office Memorandum dated 21 July 2026 with effect from 1 July 2026. This guide explains the new BPS-15 basic pay, what each annual increment adds, which allowances changed, how existing employees are moved onto the new scale and what a fresh federal appointee can expect in a month. All figures are monthly and apply to civil employees of the Federal Government unless stated otherwise.

What is the BPS 15 salary in Pakistan 2026?

BPS-15 basic pay now starts at Rs28,730 a month and can rise to Rs100,130. The annual increment is Rs2,380 and the scale has 30 stages between the minimum and the maximum.

Minimum basic pay: Rs28,730 (Rs23,920 under BPS-2022)
Annual increment: Rs2,380 (Rs1,980 under BPS-2022)
Maximum basic pay: Rs100,130 (Rs83,320 under BPS-2022)
Stages: 30

BPS-15 is the lowest grade whose maximum basic pay crosses Rs100,000. Like every grade from BPS-1 to 16 it has 30 stages; from BPS-17 upwards the official table uses 20 or 14 stages instead. Jobsiz worked out that each of the three BPS-15 figures is roughly 20% higher than its BPS-2022 equivalent. Read that jump carefully: according to the memorandum, BPS-2026 was created by merging the Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2022 (15% of running basic pay of BPS-2017) and the Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2025 (10% of running basic pay of BPS-2022) into basic pay. Those two allowances stopped on 1 July 2026, so the higher basic figure includes money staff were already receiving under another name.

How much does BPS-15 pay increase with each increment?

Every annual increment adds Rs2,380 to BPS-15 basic pay. The Finance Division says increments remain admissible on 1 December each year under the existing conditions.

Using the official minimum and increment, Jobsiz calculated the basic pay at key points on the scale:

Starting stage: Rs28,730
After 1 increment: Rs31,110
After 5 increments: Rs40,630
After 10 increments: Rs52,530
After 15 increments: Rs64,430
After 20 increments: Rs76,330
After 25 increments: Rs88,230
After 30 increments (maximum): Rs100,130

Once an employee reaches the maximum, the memorandum treats any further increment-based Personal Pay as part of "basic pay" for the purpose of the new relief allowance.

Which allowances changed for BPS-15 employees in 2026?

Two allowances moved this year: a new 7% Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2026 and a 50% rise in conveyance allowance. Several percentage-based allowances were also frozen.

Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2026 (7%)

Federal civil employees, civilians paid from Defence estimates, contingent paid staff and contract employees on civil posts in Basic Pay Scales receive 7% of their running BPS-2026 basic pay from 1 July 2026 until further orders. The Finance Division sets these conditions:

It is subject to income tax.
It is not counted as emoluments for pension, gratuity or house rent recovery.
It is paid during leave and leave preparatory to retirement (LPR), but not during extraordinary leave.
It is not paid while an employee is posted or on deputation abroad, and it is paid during suspension.

For a BPS-15 employee on the minimum stage, 7% works out to Rs2,011.10 a month. At the maximum stage it is Rs7,009.10.

Conveyance allowance

A separate Ministry of Finance memorandum dated 21 July 2026 raised conveyance allowance by 50% for BPS-1 to 22 from 1 July 2026. Employees in BPS-11 to 15 now get Rs4,284 a month instead of Rs2,856.

Frozen allowances

Special pays and allowances paid as a percentage of pay, including House Rent Allowance, stay frozen at the level admissible on 30 June 2026. In other words, the higher basic pay does not automatically raise them.

How much does a new BPS-15 employee get per month?

A newly appointed federal BPS-15 employee on the minimum stage receives about Rs49,377 a month from the items below, by Jobsiz's calculation. House rent, medical and any post-specific allowances are not included, and income tax and deductions come out afterwards.

A clarification from the Finance Division on 4 August 2026 explains that new entrants in BPS-1 to 16 are also allowed two older relief allowances on a notional basis, frozen at a fixed amount: the Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2023 at 35% and the Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2024 at 25%, both worked out on the minimum of the relevant BPS-2022 scale (Rs23,920 for BPS-15).

Basic pay (minimum stage): Rs28,730
Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2026 at 7%: Rs2,011.10
Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2023 at 35% of Rs23,920: Rs8,372
Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2024 at 25% of Rs23,920: Rs5,980
Conveyance allowance: Rs4,284

Estimated total from these items: Rs49,377.10 a month. Your payslip can differ depending on your station, department and any special allowances attached to your post.

How is an existing BPS-15 employee moved to the new scale?

Serving employees are re-fixed point to point: you keep the same stage above the minimum that you held under BPS-2022 on 30 June 2026. For example, someone 10 increments above the BPS-2022 minimum was on Rs43,720 and moves to Rs52,530 under BPS-2026, by Jobsiz's calculation.

The memorandum also gives employees a choice. Each ministry, division or office had to collect a written, irrevocable option within 30 days of the memorandum, either to stay on BPS-2022 or move to BPS-2026. Anyone who did not submit an option was deemed to have chosen BPS-2026. An Anomaly Committee is to be set up in the Finance Division (Regulations Wing) to resolve any anomalies arising from implementation of BPS-2026.

Does the BPS-2026 scale apply to Punjab, Sindh and other provinces?

The memorandum covers civil employees of the Federal Government paid from civil and defence estimates; it does not cover provincial employees. If you work for Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) or Balochistan, check your province's latest Finance Department notification before relying on these numbers.

Common mistakes when working out BPS-15 pay

Adding 7% to the old scale. The 7% is calculated on BPS-2026 running basic pay, not on BPS-2022.
Treating the 20% jump as a raise. The new scale was created by merging the 2022 and 2025 relief allowances you were already paid into basic pay.
Counting the 7% towards pension. The Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2026 is excluded from pension and gratuity calculations.
Expecting house rent to rise. House Rent Allowance is frozen at its 30 June 2026 level.
Using federal figures for a provincial job. The federal memorandum does not cover provincial employees, so check your province's own notification.

For other grades, see our guides BPS 14 Salary in Pakistan 2026: Pay Scale and Allowances and BPS 16 Salary in Pakistan 2026: Scale, Allowances, Pay, and our Conveyance Allowance Chart 2026: Federal BPS-1 to 22 Rates. The official circulars are listed in the sources below.

What this means for you

If you hold or are applying for a federal BPS-15 post, judge an offer on the total of basic pay plus allowances rather than on basic pay alone. New appointees should check that the 2023 and 2024 notional relief allowances appear on their first payslip, and serving staff should confirm their re-fixed stage with their Accounts Office or Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO). Your next increment of Rs2,380 is due on 1 December 2026, subject to the usual conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the BPS 15 salary per month in 2026?

BPS-15 basic pay starts at Rs28,730 a month and goes up to Rs100,130 under the Basic Pay Scales-2026. With the 7% relief, two frozen notional relief allowances and Rs4,284 conveyance, a new federal appointee receives about Rs49,377 before house rent and tax, by Jobsiz's calculation.

What is the annual increment for BPS 15?

The annual increment for BPS-15 is Rs2,380 under BPS-2026, up from Rs1,980 under BPS-2022. Increments are granted on 1 December each year, subject to existing conditions.

How many stages does the BPS 15 pay scale have?

BPS-15 has 30 stages. Starting from Rs28,730 and adding Rs2,380 thirty times brings basic pay to the maximum of Rs100,130.

Is the 7% increase included in BPS 15 basic pay?

No. The 7% Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2026 is paid separately on top of BPS-2026 running basic pay. It is taxable and does not count towards pension or gratuity.

What is the conveyance allowance for BPS 15 in 2026?

Federal employees in BPS-11 to 15 receive Rs4,284 a month, up from Rs2,856. The 50% rise took effect on 1 July 2026 under a Ministry of Finance memorandum dated 21 July 2026.

Does the new BPS 15 scale apply to provincial employees?

No. The BPS-2026 memorandum covers Federal Government civil employees paid from civil and defence estimates. Staff of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan should check their own provincial Finance Department notifications.

Can a federal employee stay on the BPS-2022 scale?

Yes, if they gave a written, irrevocable option within 30 days of the 21 July 2026 memorandum. Anyone who did not submit an option was treated as having opted for BPS-2026.

Sources

This article was compiled by Jobsiz from the sources listed above, with AI-assisted writing and automated fact-checking. Published 10 October 2026. We update stories when new verified information becomes available.

BPS 15 Salary in Pakistan 2026: Pay Scale, Increments, Allowances