7th Pay Commission Formula:
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The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) was constituted by the Government of India to review and recommend changes to the salary structure of central government employees. Rajasthan state government has implemented similar pay revisions for its employees.
The calculator uses the following formulas:
Where:
New Basic Pay: The revised basic salary calculated by multiplying the sum of Pay Band and Grade Pay by 2.57.
Dearness Allowance (DA): Calculated as a percentage of the new basic pay.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies based on city classification (X-30%, Y-20%, Z-10%).
Transport Allowance: Fixed amount based on pay level and city classification.
Other Allowances: Any additional allowances specific to the employee.
Steps: Enter your current Pay in Pay Band, Grade Pay, DA percentage, select HRA percentage based on your city classification, and input any Transport Allowance or Other Allowances you receive.
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 is classified based on city type - X (30%), Y (20%), and Z (10%) cities. The classification is as per government norms.
Q3: Is this calculator specific to Rajasthan?
A: Yes, this calculator follows the Rajasthan government's implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations.
Q4: Are all allowances multiplied by 2.57?
A: No, only the basic pay (Pay Band + Grade Pay) is multiplied by 2.57. Other allowances are calculated separately.
Q5: When was the 7th Pay Commission implemented in Rajasthan?
A: The Rajasthan government implemented the 7th Pay Commission recommendations with effect from January 1, 2017.