7th Pay Commission Odisha Formula:
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The 7th Pay Commission was implemented by the Government of India to revise the pay structure of central government employees. Odisha state government adopted similar recommendations for its employees, with modifications as per state requirements.
The calculator uses the following formulas:
Where:
New Basic Pay: The revised basic pay calculated by multiplying the sum of pay band and grade pay by 2.57.
Dearness Allowance (DA): Percentage of new basic pay, revised periodically.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies by city classification (X: 30%, Y: 20%, Z: 10%).
Transport Allowance: Fixed amount depending on pay level and city classification.
Other Allowances: Includes any special allowances applicable to the employee.
Steps: Enter your current pay in pay band, grade pay, DA percentage, select appropriate HRA percentage based on your city classification, and input transport allowance and other allowances if applicable.
Q1: What is the 2.57 multiplication factor?
A: This is the fitment factor recommended by the 7th Pay Commission to revise all pre-revised pay scales.
Q2: How is HRA percentage determined?
A: HRA depends on city classification: X (30%) for major cities, Y (20%) for medium cities, Z (10%) for small towns/rural areas.
Q3: Is this calculator applicable to all Odisha government employees?
A: Yes, this follows the general principles applied to most regular Odisha government employees, though some special categories may have different rules.
Q4: How often is DA revised?
A: DA is typically revised twice a year (January and July) based on inflation indices.
Q5: Are there any deductions not shown in this calculator?
A: Yes, this shows gross salary. Actual take-home pay will be after deductions like NPS, taxes, insurance, etc.