SSF, SSG members to get special allowance

Jammu: The government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday granted special security allowance in favour of members of Special Security Force (SSF) and Special Security Group (SSG).

According to order issued in this regard, “Sanction is hereby accorded to grant of Special Security Allowance in favour of the members of Special Security Force (SSF) and Special Security Group (SSG) with operational staff getting the allowance at the rate of 25 per cent of the Basic Pay (as per 7th Pay Commission scales) and non-operational staff 12.5 per cent of the Basic Pay.

The Special Security Allowance shall substitute the Special Duty Allowance presently paid to Special Security Group (SSG). The Special Security Allowance so revised/granted shall be in addition to the Hardship Allowance already being paid to the police personnel at the prescribed rates”.