Pakistan House Rent Ceiling Calculator
Check the indicative house rent ceiling for Pakistan government employees. Select the BPS grade and the station category, then see the monthly ceiling and the annual ceiling with a full reference table of all grade bands.
Employee details
Filled automatically, but fully editable.
Result
Select the grade and station, then press Calculate Ceiling.
Monthly house rent ceiling
Annual house rent ceiling
Indicative ceiling reference table
| BPS band | Big city (monthly) | Other stations (monthly) |
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Other stations are set at about 65 percent of the big city ceiling. Figures are indicative estimates, not notified rates.
How to use
- Select the BPS grade band of the government employee. The indicative monthly ceiling fills in automatically for the big city category.
- Change the station category if the posting is not in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar or Quetta. Other stations use about 65 percent of the big city ceiling.
- If your department notifies a different ceiling, type it directly into the monthly ceiling field.
- Press Calculate Ceiling to see the monthly and annual house rent ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
The house rent ceiling is the maximum monthly rent the government reimburses or pays for hired accommodation of a government employee. It depends on the employee BPS grade and the category of the station where they are posted.
Yes. Major stations like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and Quetta carry a higher ceiling than other stations. The calculator sets other stations at about 65 percent of the big city ceiling.
Yes. The monthly ceiling field is editable. If your department has notified a different ceiling for your grade and station, type that value and the annual ceiling will update.
No. The figures on this page are indicative estimates for quick calculation only. Actual ceilings are fixed by government notifications and can differ by department and city, so confirm with your administration section before acting.
Disclaimer: All ceiling figures on this page are indicative estimates for rough calculation only and are not official. House rent ceilings are fixed by government notifications and may differ by department, province and city. Always confirm the current ceiling with your department or administration section before signing a rent agreement or filing a claim.