Gratuity Formula & Calculation Guide

Gratuity formula step-by-step samjhein — government, private covered aur non-covered employees ke liye alag-alag calculation instantly dekhein.

Example calculate karein

Basic + DA salary (monthly)₹50,000
₹5K₹5 lakh
Years of service10 years
1 year40 years

Formula breakdown

Covered Employees (Govt + Registered Companies)

Gratuity = (Salary × 15 × Years) ÷ 26

Last drawn salary (Basic + DA)₹50,000
Service years (rounded)0 years
Formula₹50,000 × 15 × 0 ÷ 26
✅ Gratuity amount₹0

Non-Covered Employees

Gratuity = (Salary × 15 × Years) ÷ 30

Last drawn salary₹50,000
Service years (rounded)0 years
Formula₹50,000 × 15 × 0 ÷ 30
✅ Gratuity amount₹0

⚠️ Important notes:

  • Salary = Basic + DA only (HRA, bonus exclude)
  • 6+ mahine = pura saal maana jaata hai
  • Maximum ₹20 lakh tax-free

Aksar puchhe jaane wale sawaal

Government employees: (Last salary × 15 × years) ÷ 26. Non-covered private: (Last salary × 15 × years) ÷ 30. Formula same hai, sirf divisor alag hai.

Gratuity calculation mein Basic + DA (Dearness Allowance) hi salary maani jaati hai. HRA, bonus, overtime — ye sab exclude hote hain.

6 mahine ya usase zyada service ko pura saal maana jaata hai gratuity calculation mein. 4 saal 7 mahine = 5 saal, 6 saal 3 mahine = 6 saal.

₹50,000 basic salary, 10 saal service: Gratuity = (50,000 × 15 × 10) ÷ 26 = ₹2,88,462. Is amount par ₹20 lakh se kam hone ki wajah se koi tax nahi.