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The 7th Pay Commission is a government initiative to revise the salary structure for central and state government employees in India. For Karnataka state employees, it involves multiplying the sum of Pay in Pay Band and Grade Pay by 2.57 to get the new basic pay.
The calculator uses the following formulas:
Where:
New Basic Pay: Foundation for all other calculations, revised using the 2.57 multiplication factor.
DA (Dearness Allowance): Cost of living adjustment, calculated as percentage of basic pay.
HRA (House Rent Allowance): Varies by city classification (X:30%, Y:20%, Z:10%).
Transport Allowance: Fixed amount for commuting expenses.
Other Allowances: Any additional special allowances applicable.
Instructions: Enter your current Pay in Pay Band and Grade Pay in INR. Select appropriate DA percentage and HRA category based on your city classification. Add Transport Allowance and Other Allowances if applicable.
Q1: Is this calculator specific to Karnataka government employees?
A: Yes, this follows the Karnataka state government's implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations.
Q2: What is the 2.57 multiplication factor?
A: This is the standard factor used to revise pre-7th Pay Commission salaries to the new pay structure.
Q3: How do I know my city's HRA classification?
A: X class includes major cities like Bangalore, Y class includes smaller cities, and Z class covers rural areas.
Q4: Are there different DA rates for different employees?
A: DA is typically uniform for all employees and is revised periodically based on inflation indices.
Q5: When was the 7th Pay Commission implemented in Karnataka?
A: Karnataka implemented the 7th Pay Commission recommendations with effect from 1st April 2018.