Additional Secretary / DG Salary in Pakistan 2026
BPS-20 Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
BPS-20 — Quick Answer
Additional Secretary, Director General, Chief Engineer, Professor (University), Deputy Inspector General (DIG)
BPS-20 is top-level Pakistan government grade. Basic pay PKR 87,600–123,000. Gross pay with all allowances: PKR 260,000–370,000 per month. Education: Master's + Senior Experience.
Additional Secretary / DG Salary in Pakistan government 2026 (Per Month)
The Additional Secretary / DG (BPS-20) monthly salary in Pakistan government for 2026 ranges from PKR 260,000 to PKR 370,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the BPS-20 scale with House Rent Allowance, Medical Allowance, Conveyance Allowance and other admissible allowances. Actual take-home (in-hand) pay is slightly lower after deductions for GP Fund, Benevolent Fund and income tax where applicable.
How Additional Secretary / DG (BPS-20) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the BPS-20 scale plus a stack of allowances. For BPS-20 the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (BPS-20) | 87,600 – 123,000 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~55,350 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~30,750 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 260,000 – 370,000 |
Eligibility for Additional Secretary / DG (BPS-20)
- Education: Master's + Senior Experience
- Age limit: 30–50 yrs
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen (domicile as per quota rules)
Annual Increment & Career Growth
BPS-20 employees receive an annual increment of PKR 2,630/year added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so Additional Secretary / DG salary rises year on year. Promotion to the next grade brings a further jump in basic pay and allowances. Pay scales are revised in the annual budget, usually with an ad-hoc relief allowance increase.
Disclaimer: figures are indicative estimates based on the BPS-20 pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
BPS-20 — FAQs
What is the salary of BPS-20 in Pakistan 2026?
BPS-20 gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 260,000 to PKR 370,000 per month. Basic pay PKR 87,600–123,000 plus House Rent Allowance (45%), Medical, Conveyance, and Special Relief Allowances. Annual increment: PKR 2,630/year.
What posts are in BPS-20?
Common posts in BPS-20: Additional Secretary, Director General, Chief Engineer, Professor (University), Deputy Inspector General (DIG). These positions fall under the Federal Basic Pay Scale (BPS) pay system.
What is the education requirement for BPS-20?
Education required for BPS-20 jobs: Master's + Senior Experience. Age limit: 30–50 yrs.
How is BPS-20 salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). BPS-20 basic pay range: PKR 87,600–123,000. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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