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Rule 18, terms of service of the Board

Rule
18
Instrument
DPDP Rules 2025
Source
G.S.R. 846(E), 13 Nov 2025
Status
In force
Last reviewed
15 August 2026

In short

Rule 18 provides that the Chairperson and every other Member shall receive such salary and allowances, and have such other terms and conditions of service, as are specified in the Fifth Schedule.

01What the Fifth Schedule sets

ItemProvision
Salary, ChairpersonA consolidated salary of four lakh fifty thousand rupees per month, without the facility of house and car
Salary, other MembersA consolidated salary of four lakh rupees per month, without the facility of house and car
Provident fundEligible to contribute to the Provident Fund of the Board on the same terms as apply to its other officers and employees
Pension and gratuityNot entitled to pension or gratuity for service rendered in the Board
Travelling allowanceAt the scales applicable to a Central Government officer at level 17 of the pay matrix for the Chairperson and level 15 for other Members
Sitting fee and sumptuary allowanceNot entitled to either
Conflict of interestMust ensure absence of conflict of interest, and must not hold financial or other interests likely to prejudicially affect the performance of the office

The Schedule also covers medical assistance, leave, leave travel concession and the application of the Central Civil Services rules, and provides that any matter not expressly provided for is referred to the Central Government, whose decision is final.

02Common questions

Where are the salary figures set?

In the Fifth Schedule to the Rules, applied by Rule 18.

Do Members receive a pension for Board service?

No. The Fifth Schedule provides that they are not entitled to pension or gratuity for service rendered in the Board.

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