LTC at a glance
A plain-language guide to Leave Travel Concession for Central Government employees — who is eligible, how you can travel, how to take an advance and how to submit your claim on time.
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Key facts at a glance
Current block2026–2029Two-year blocks: 2026–27 and 2028–29
AdvanceUp to 90%Of the estimated admissible fare
Claim deadline1 or 3 monthsWith advance: 1 month · Without: 3 months
NER/J&K/Ladakh/A&N air schemeTo 25 Sep 2028Extended by DoPT OM dated 9 Sep 2026
Guides
LTC rules & block years
Eligibility, Home Town vs Anywhere in India LTC, the 2026–2029 block, family members and fresh recruits.
Travel entitlement by pay level
Which class of air or train travel your pay level allows, including Vande Bharat, Tejas and Humsafar.
Advance, booking & claim
Step-by-step: applying, drawing an advance, booking air tickets, deadlines and leave encashment.
NER, J&K, Ladakh & A&N scheme
Fly to these regions on LTC — even if your pay level normally allows only train travel.
Recent changes
- DoPT extended the special air travel scheme for NER, J&K, Ladakh and A&N to 25 September 2028. Details
- The 2026–2029 four-year LTC block began. How blocks work
- Tejas, Vande Bharat and Humsafar Express trains allowed under LTC, as per entitlement. Classes allowed
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