Central Government Salary Calculator

Estimate the gross monthly salary of a central government employee under the 7th Pay Commission, including DA, HRA, and transport allowance.

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Data period: DA rate effective from 1 January 2026 (60% of basic pay)
Source: Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Last updated: 24-09-2026

Enter your basic pay, city class, and current DA rate to estimate your gross monthly salary: Basic Pay + DA + HRA + Transport Allowance.

Basic pay (pay matrix) *

₹

Your basic pay as per the 7th CPC pay matrix level and index.

City classification *

Current DA rate (%) *

DA is revised twice a year (January and July) by the Ministry of Finance.

Transport allowance (monthly) *

₹

Your result

₹1,10,190

Gross monthly salary

Dearness Allowance₹33,660

House Rent Allowance₹16,830

AI explanation

Formula

Gross salary = Basic Pay + DA + HRA + Transport Allowance

Worked example

Basic ₹56,100, X city, 60% DA

Worked example: Basic ₹56,100, X city, 60% DA
Field	Value
Basic pay (pay matrix)	₹56,100
City classification	X
Current DA rate (%)	60
Transport allowance (monthly)	₹3,600
Dearness Allowance	₹33,660
House Rent Allowance	₹16,830
Gross monthly salary	₹1,10,190

Assumptions and limitations

This calculator assumes

HRA rates follow the 7th CPC city-class table, revised upward when DA crosses 25% and 50% — at the default 60% DA, rates are 30%/20%/10% for X/Y/Z cities.
Excludes other allowances (e.g. NPS employer contribution, special duty/risk allowances) that vary by post and location.
Does not compute deductions (NPS/EPF employee contribution, income tax, professional tax) — this is a gross salary estimate.

What it does not account for

The default DA rate is the rate effective from 1 January 2026. The July 2026 revision is announced later in the year and applies retrospectively; enter the new rate once it is notified.
Transport allowance is used exactly as entered; any allowance paid on top of it is not added.

Frequently asked questions

How is DA calculated for central government employees?

DA = Basic Pay × current DA rate (as a percentage), revised twice a year by the Ministry of Finance based on the All-India Consumer Price Index.

Why does the HRA rate depend on the DA rate?

Per 7th CPC rules, HRA rates are revised upward by 3 percentage points each time DA crosses 25% and again at 50% — starting from 24%/16%/8% (X/Y/Z) and rising to 30%/20%/10% once DA reaches 50% or more.

What allowances are not included in this estimate?

This calculator covers only Basic Pay, DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance. It excludes post-specific allowances (e.g. special duty, risk, or hardship allowances) and all deductions.

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Sources

Official sources

Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees — effective from 01.01.2026 (O.M. No. 1/1(i)/2026-E.II(B), 22 April 2026) — Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Effective 01-01-2026, checked 24-09-2026.