Central Government HRA Calculator

Calculate the House Rent Allowance (HRA) for a central government employee, based on basic pay, city classification, and the current DA rate.

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Enter your basic pay, city classification, and current DA rate to calculate your HRA amount under the 7th CPC rules.
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HRA rates step up once DA crosses 25% and again once it crosses 50%.

Your result

₹16,830

HRA amount

HRA rate applied30.00%

AI explanation

Formula

HRA = Basic Pay × applicable HRA rate, where the rate depends on city class and the current DA slab (24/16/8%, 27/18/9%, or 30/20/10% for X/Y/Z)

Worked example

Basic ₹56,100, X city, 55% DA

Worked example: Basic ₹56,100, X city, 55% DA
FieldValue
Basic pay56100
City classificationX
Current DA rate (%)55
HRA rate applied30
HRA amount16830

Assumptions

  • HRA rates follow the 7th CPC city-class table — 24%/16%/8% (X/Y/Z) below 25% DA, 27%/18%/9% between 25% and 50% DA, and 30%/20%/10% once DA reaches 50% or more.
  • City classification (X/Y/Z) is as notified by the Ministry of Finance based on 2011 Census population — this calculator does not look up your city automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What are X, Y, and Z city classifications?

X cities are the largest metros (highest HRA rate), Y cities are mid-size cities, and Z covers all other areas (lowest HRA rate) — classification is notified by the Ministry of Finance based on population.

Why did my HRA rate increase without a promotion?

HRA rates are tied to the DA rate, not your pay level — as DA crosses 25% and 50% thresholds, HRA rates step up automatically for everyone, regardless of promotion.

Is HRA taxable?

HRA received by a government employee living in a rented house may be partially exempt under Section 10(13A) — see the general HRA Exemption Calculator for that computation.

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Central Government DA CalculatorCentral Government Salary CalculatorHRA Exemption Calculator

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Sources

This calculator provides an estimate only. Verify your city's official classification and the current DA rate before relying on this figure for salary planning.

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