7th Pay Commission Formula:
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The 7th Pay Commission was constituted by the Government of India to review and recommend changes to the salary structure of central government employees. The Karnataka government has implemented these recommendations with some modifications through its Government Order.
The calculator uses the following formulas:
Where:
Details: The salary consists of:
Tips: Enter all required fields in Indian Rupees (INR). For HRA, select the appropriate city classification based on your posting location.
Q1: What is the multiplication factor 2.57?
A: This factor was recommended by the 7th Pay Commission to arrive at the new basic pay from the sum of pay band and grade pay.
Q2: How is city classification determined?
A: X class cities are major metros, Y class are smaller cities, and Z class are all other locations. The exact list is specified in government orders.
Q3: Is this calculator specific to Karnataka?
A: Yes, this follows the Karnataka government's implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations, which may differ slightly from the central government's implementation.
Q4: How often does DA change?
A: DA is typically revised twice a year (January and July) based on inflation indices.
Q5: Are there different transport allowance rates?
A: Yes, transport allowance varies by pay level and city classification. Check the latest government orders for exact amounts.