HRA CCA Slab Rate Chart for TN Govt Employees
HRA Table for TN Govt Employees 2025: Unlike the Central Government’s X-Y-Z city classification, the Tamil Nadu Government uses a 5-tier system—Grade-I(a), I(b), II, III, and IV—to determine House Rent Allowance (HRA). HRA is paid as a fixed monthly amount.
🏠 HRA for Tamil Nadu Government Employees (2025)
Unlike the Central Government’s X-Y-Z city classification, the Tamil Nadu Government uses a 5-tier system—Grade-I(a), I(b), II, III, and IV—to determine House Rent Allowance (HRA). HRA is paid as a fixed monthly amount
📍 City/Town Classification for HRA in Tamil Nadu
🏙️ Grade-I (a)
Chennai City and all areas within 32 km of its limits.
👉 If this 32-km radius touches even a part of a Panchayat Union, the entire union qualifies for Grade-I(a) HRA.
🏙️ Grade-I (b)
Covers the following Urban Agglomerations (UAs) and areas within 16 km:
- Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruppur, Tiruchirappalli, Erode
👉 Same Panchayat Union rule applies: partial inclusion = full inclusion.
🏢 Grade-II
Includes over 50 towns like Vellore, Thanjavur, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Hosur, Dindigul, Karur, Kumbakonam, etc.
Also includes:
- All Municipal Corporations
- All Special Grade Municipalities
✅ Plus 8 km radius around each town (with Panchayat Union rule).
🏠 Grade-III
All other Municipalities (excluding Special Grade) and Taluk Headquarters—regardless of local body status.
🌾 Grade-IV
All unclassified or rural places not covered above.
💰 HRA Slab Rates (Effective from 24.09.2025)
HRA is fixed based on your Revised Pay Range. Below are the monthly amounts:
| Basic Pay Range (₹) | Grade-I (a) | Grade-I (b) | Grade-II | Grade-III | Grade-IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 13,600 | 1,300 | 700 | 600 | 400 | 250 |
| 13,601 – 17,200 | 1,500 | 1,000 | 700 | 450 | 300 |
| 17,201 – 21,000 | 1,800 | 1,200 | 800 | 500 | 350 |
| 21,001 – 23,900 | 2,100 | 1,400 | 1,000 | 700 | 400 |
| 23,901 – 27,200 | 2,600 | 1,700 | 1,200 | 800 | 400 |
| 27,201 – 30,600 | 3,100 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 1,000 | 450 |
| 30,601 – 35,400 | 3,600 | 2,300 | 1,700 | 1,200 | 500 |
| 35,401 – 37,300 | 4,200 | 2,600 | 1,800 | 1,500 | 550 |
| 37,301 – 41,100 | 4,700 | 3,000 | 2,300 | 1,700 | 600 |
| 41,101 – 44,500 | 5,200 | 3,300 | 2,600 | 1,900 | 650 |
| 44,501 – 50,200 | 5,700 | 3,600 | 2,900 | 2,000 | 650 |
| 50,201 – 51,600 | 6,200 | 3,800 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 700 |
| 51,601 – 54,000 | 6,800 | 4,100 | 3,200 | 2,200 | 750 |
| 54,001 – 55,500 | 7,300 | 4,300 | 3,200 | 2,200 | 800 |
| 55,501 – 56,900 | 7,500 | 4,300 | 3,200 | 2,200 | 850 |
| 56,901 – 64,200 | 7,800 | 4,300 | 3,200 | 2,200 | 850 |
| 64,201 and above | 8,300 | 4,300 | 3,200 | 2,200 | 850 |
📌 Important Notes
- ✅ HRA is **fixed**, not a % of basic pay (unlike Central Govt).
- ✅ The **Panchayat Union rule** can significantly expand eligibility—check your posting location carefully.
- ✅ Tax exemption on HRA follows Income Tax rules—maintain rent receipts.
- ✅ Rates are effective as per latest GO (e.g., from 24.09.2025 as per Dept. of Water Resources, RD & GR).