1. What is the Punjab Pay Commission?

The Punjab Pay Commission recommends salary revisions for state government employees. The current formula includes a multiplication factor of 2.57 applied to the sum of Pay in Pay Band and Grade Pay to determine the New Basic Pay.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Punjab Pay Commission formula:

Where:

• Pay in Pay Band — Current basic pay component
• Grade Pay — Additional pay based on position/rank
• 2.57 — Multiplication factor as per Punjab Pay Commission
• DA — Dearness Allowance (percentage of New Basic Pay)
• HRA — House Rent Allowance (percentage of New Basic Pay)
• Allowances — Other fixed allowances

3. Understanding the Salary Components

New Basic Pay: The revised basic salary after applying the 2.57 multiplication factor.
DA (Dearness Allowance): Cost of living adjustment allowance, calculated as percentage of basic pay.
HRA (House Rent Allowance): Housing allowance, calculated as percentage of basic pay.
Allowances: Other fixed components like transport allowance, medical allowance, etc.

4. Using the Calculator

Instructions: Enter your current Pay in Pay Band and Grade Pay in INR. Provide DA and HRA percentages (if applicable). Add any fixed allowances. All values must be non-negative.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the 2.57 multiplication factor?
A: This is the fitment factor recommended by the Punjab Pay Commission to calculate revised pay from pre-revised pay.

Q2: Is this calculator official?
A: This is an estimation tool based on public information. For official salary calculations, consult your department.

Q3: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a close estimate but actual salary may vary based on specific rules and rounding methods.

Q4: What if my DA/HRA rates change?
A: Simply update the percentage values in the calculator to reflect current rates.

Q5: Are allowances always fixed amounts?
A: Some allowances may be percentage-based. Check your specific allowance structure.