Is 5 years mandatory?

For most private jobs under the Act, yes, except some death or disability cases.

This uses 15/26. Some older contracts differ.

Law has a ceiling that moves over years. This box does not apply a cap.

Their rules are different. Dont use this as final.

Tools / Gratuity

Gratuity Calculator

Formula people use is last drawn salary into 15/26 into years. You usually need 5 years. This is a rough figure, not an HR letter.

Result breakdown

Rough gratuity: ₹1,61,538
Formula used: Last salary × 15/26 × years
Years used: 7.0

This is an estimate, not an official figure.

How to use

Last drawn basic + DA.
Completed years. Many firms round 6 months up. This box uses the years you type.

One example

Last salary 40,000, 7 years. 40000 × 15/26 × 7 is about ₹1.62 lakh. Confirm with HR because they may use a different month count.

Common mistakes

Using CTC as last salary.
Counting 4 years 10 months as 5 without checking company rule.
Forgetting tax treatment is a separate question.

FAQs

Is 5 years mandatory?: For most private jobs under the Act, yes, except some death or disability cases.
26 or 30 days?: This uses 15/26. Some older contracts differ.
Cap on gratuity?: Law has a ceiling that moves over years. This box does not apply a cap.
Government job?: Their rules are different. Dont use this as final.

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This is an estimate, not an official figure. CalcInHand is not a bank, Income Tax, GST or electricity board tool. Confirm important numbers on the official portal.