HRA Class & Amount Calculator
Find your HRA Class (X, Y, or Z) and calculate your House Rent Allowance instantly. Perfect for Central and State Government employees under the 7th and 8th Pay Commission.
Understanding HRA Classes in India
X, Y, and Z City Classification Explained
Cities in India are categorized into three HRA classes — X, Y, and Z — based on population size and cost of living. X Class cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru have higher HRA rates 30%, while Y Class cities such as Pune or Jaipur get 20%, and Z Class or other smaller cities receive 10%.These rates apply after DA has crossed 50% of basic pay.
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Latest HRA Rules & Government Policies
Under the 7th Pay Commission, House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates are 24%, 16%, and 8% of basic pay for X, Y, and Z class cities respectively. When the DA (Dearness Allowance) crosses 25%, the HRA rates are revised to 27%, 18%, and 9%, and when DA crosses 50%, they further increase to 30%, 20%, and 10%. After implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, HRA rates are expected to increase proportionally. The Indian Pay Calculator ensures that all these updates are reflected in real-time for accuracy.