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The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) revised the salary structure for central government employees in India. The in-hand salary consists of basic pay, dearness allowance (DA), house rent allowance (HRA), and other allowances minus deductions like taxes and provident fund.
The calculator uses the standard 7th CPC formula:
Where:
Basic Pay: Foundation of salary calculation, determined by pay level in the pay matrix.
DA: Revised quarterly to offset inflation (current rate can be checked from official notifications).
HRA: Varies based on city classification (X, Y, Z) - 24%, 16%, or 8% of basic pay.
Allowances: May include transport allowance, medical allowance, etc.
Deductions: Include income tax, provident fund, professional tax, etc.
Tips: Enter basic pay in INR, DA and HRA as percentages, and other allowances/deductions in INR. For current DA rates, refer to latest government notifications.
Q1: What is the current DA rate?
A: DA rates are revised quarterly. As of July 2023, it's 42% of basic pay, but check latest notifications for current rate.
Q2: How is HRA calculated?
A: HRA is calculated as percentage of basic pay: 24% for X cities, 16% for Y cities, 8% for Z cities.
Q3: What are common deductions?
A: Common deductions include income tax, provident fund (12% of basic+DA), professional tax, and loan repayments.
Q4: Is this calculator accurate for all employees?
A: This provides an estimate. Actual salary may vary based on specific allowances/deductions applicable to individual cases.
Q5: Where can I find my pay level?
A: Refer to 7th CPC pay matrix based on your grade pay and pay band in the previous system.