Reference: CSIR OM No. 5-1(53)/2008-PD dated 12.04.2023 – TA/DA entitlement of Project Staff engaged in CSIR Projects including NMITLI, OLP/MLP, Contract R&D and non-CSIR funded projects.

Procedure to Follow

Please e-mail the abstract for the conference to Dr.Bhavana Prasher (bhavana[dot]igib[at]csir[dot]res[dot]in) through the PI / Corresponding author for generation of accession number. The PI / corresponding author must include the following statement in the mail:

"The abstract / manuscript does not include any plagiarised material, any patentable information nor the work is submitted to any predatory journal."

Please submit the duly filled Tour Sanction Form to PME along with the following documents:

  • Acceptance letter from conference organiser
  • Copy of Abstract / Poster
  • Copy of accession number

Please collect the sanctioned tour sanction form with Director's approval from PME.

After attending the conference, please submit the following to the Accounts section:

  • Duly filled Travel Allowance Adjustment form
  • Sanctioned Tour Sanction form
  • Expense bills
  • Travel Emoluments

Travel Emoluments

Travel Allowances by Rail / Air

Sl. No. Manpower Position Monthly Emoluments Entitlement
1Scientific Administrative Assistant / Field WorkerRs. 18,000/- + HRAFirst class / AC-III / AC Chair Car by train
2Laboratory Assistant / Technician / Project Assistant / Technical Assistant / Field AssistantRs. 20,000/- + HRAFirst class / AC-III / AC Chair Car by train
3Project Associate-IRs. 25,000/- + HRAFirst class / AC-III / AC Chair Car by train
4Project Associate-IRs. 31,000/- + HRAEconomy class by air or AC-II by train
5Project Associate-IIRs. 28,000/- + HRAFirst class / AC-III / AC Chair Car by train
6Project Associate-IIRs. 35,000/- + HRAEconomy class by air or AC-II by train
7Senior Project AssociateRs. 42,000/- + HRAEconomy class by air or AC-II by train
8Principal Project AssociateRs. 49,000/- + HRAEconomy class by air or AC-II by train
9Project Scientist – IRs. 56,000/- + HRAEconomy class by air or AC-II by train
10Project Scientist – IIRs. 67,000/- + HRAEconomy class by air or AC-II by train
11Project Scientist – IIIRs. 78,000/- + HRAEconomy class by air or AC-I by train
12Project ManagerRs. 1,25,000/- / Rs. 2,00,000/-Economy class by air or AC-I by train

Travel Allowances by Road

Sl. No. Manpower Position Monthly Emoluments Entitlement
1Scientific Administrative Assistant / Field WorkerRs. 18,000/- + HRAActual fare by ordinary public bus only OR prescribed rates
2Laboratory Assistant / Technician / Project Assistant / Technical Assistant / Field AssistantRs. 20,000/- + HRASame as above
3Project Associate-IRs. 25,000/- + HRAPublic bus (non-AC) OR prescribed rates
4Project Associate-IRs. 31,000/- + HRAPublic bus (including AC) OR prescribed rates
5Project Associate-IIRs. 28,000/- + HRAPublic bus (non-AC) OR prescribed rates
6Project Associate-IIRs. 35,000/- + HRAPublic bus (including AC) OR prescribed rates
7Senior Project AssociateRs. 42,000/- + HRASame as above
8Principal Project AssociateRs. 49,000/- + HRASame as above
9Project Scientist – IRs. 56,000/- + HRASame as above
10Project Scientist – IIRs. 67,000/- + HRASame as above
11Project Scientist – IIIRs. 78,000/- + HRASame as above
12Project ManagerRs. 1,25,000/- / Rs. 2,00,000/-Same as above