Death Gratuity Calculator for Assam UGC Teachers
Death gratuity ranges from 2 times emoluments for under 1 year of service to 20 times for 11–20 years, capped at ₹25,00,000 (the Central ceiling — Assam's own ceiling is not yet confirmed).
Important: Government rules, allowances and rates change from time to time. Before taking a final decision or making a claim, confirm the figures with the latest official order, notification or rules of the department concerned.
📄 Rules & sources ⚠️ 2 not yet verified
📄 Rule basis
- CCS (Pension) Rules 2021 (20.12.2021) — seepz.gov.in
- DoPPW OM 28/03/2024-P&PW(B)/Gratuity/9559 (30.05.2024) — gratuity ceiling ₹25 lakh from 01.01.2024, as applied by DoT OM 12.11.2024 (30.05.2024) — dot.gov.in
🔎 Source
⚠️ Not yet verified from an official order — confirm with your university before relying on it
- Dearness Allowance (DA) — latest Assam order: not filled in — Assam pays teachers the State DA (notification part I(a)). The last DA order found on an official website is 55% from 01.01.2025 (OM FEG.2498/2017/399, 04.04.2025); later orders are not yet confirmed — enter the rate on your pay slip. · Check here: Assam DA OM 04.04.2025 (Accountant General copy)
- Retirement and death gratuity — ceiling ₹25 lakh: 16½ × emoluments, up to ₹25,00,000 — The calculator uses the Central ₹25 lakh ceiling; Assam's ceiling is not yet confirmed. · Check here: Assam Finance Department
How it works
You enter: Last basic pay, DA rate, Qualifying service — years, Qualifying service — months. The result updates as you type. It also uses Dearness Allowance (DA) — latest Assam order; Retirement and death gratuity — ceiling ₹25 lakh — not yet confirmed from an official order for university teachers (⚠️), so check these with your university.
Frequently asked questions
How is retirement gratuity calculated?One-quarter of basic pay plus DA for each six months of service, up to 66 periods, capped at ₹25,00,000 (the Central ceiling — Assam's own ceiling is not yet confirmed).
What is the family pension?30% of last basic pay (minimum ₹9,000); 50% for 10 years after death in service, or up to 7 years after retirement until age 67.
Are these figures official?They follow the orders listed under Rules & sources on this page. Values marked ⚠️ are not yet confirmed from an official order. For a final figure, rely on your finance office and the order itself.