The Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, has issued an important notification dated 05 November 2026, announcing amendments to the Punjab General Provident Fund (GPF) Rules, 1978. Under this notification, revised monthly General Provident Fund subscription rates have been prescribed for government employees according to their respective Basic Pay Scales (BPS-1 to BPS-22). The amended rates will take effect from 29 October 2026, while deductions based on the revised subscription rates shall be made with effect from October 2026. This notification is particularly important for Punjab Government employees seeking updated information about GPF deductions, monthly contributions, and revised subscription rates.
Important Points for Readers
- Issuing Authority: Government of the Punjab, Finance Department.
- Notification Date: 05 November 2026.
- Effective Date: 29 October 2026.
- Applicable Rules: Punjab General Provident Fund Rules, 1978.
- Coverage: Basic Pay Scales BPS-1 to BPS-22.
- Deduction: Revised rates applicable from October 2026.
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore, the 05th November, 2026
NOTIFICATION
NO.FD.SR-IV/2-22/2020-e-FOAS. In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 23 of the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974 (VIII of 1974), Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make the following amendment in the Punjab General Provident Fund Rules, 1978, w.e.f. 29.10.2026:
AMENDMENT
In the Punjab General Provident Fund Rule, 1978, in Rule 1.10, for sub-rule (1), the following shall be substituted:
“(1) The subscriber shall pay monthly subscription according to the Basic Pay Scale mentioned in column 1 of the table at the rate mentioned in column 2 thereof:
| BASIC PAY SCALE | RATE OF MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION (AMOUNT IN RS.) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| BPS-1 | 722 |
| BPS-2 | 1,273 |
| BPS-3 | 1,382 |
| BPS-4 | 1,483 |
| BPS-5 | 1,598 |
| BPS-6 | 1,704 |
| BPS-7 | 1,805 |
| BPS-8 | 1,922 |
| BPS-9 | 2,032 |
| BPS-10 | 2,137 |
| BPS-11 | 2,306 |
| BPS-12 | 3,964 |
| BPS-13 | 4,290 |
| BPS-14 | 4,673 |
| BPS-15 | 5,154 |
| BPS-16 | 3,662 |
| BPS-17 | 7,619 |
| BPS-18 | 9,562 |
| BPS-19 | 12,801 |
| BPS-20 | 14,330 |
| BPS-31 | 15,930 |
| BPS-22 | 17,605 |
Note:
- (a) The deduction on the basis of the rates mentioned above shall be made with effect from the month of October, 2026.
- (b) The subscription shall not be suspended or postponed during training or leave except in case of extraordinary leave without pay.”
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