Third Phase of the Salary Increase to the Public Service Employees Commenced

Third Phase of the Salary Increase to the Public Service Employees Commenced

Steps were taken to increase the basic salary of public employees in four stages as from 2016 up to 2020 annually subject to a maximum of Rs 2,500 per year.
Contemporary government has taken steps to fulfil the election promises, by increasing the salary of public employees by Rs 10,000
At the start, Rs 2,500 was not included in the basic salary, but paid as an interim allowance. As from the year 2016, it was included as part of the salary.
By including the increase in the basic salary, public employees benefits increases pension and overtime payment rate per hour, said General Treasury.