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How to Use the NPS Calculator: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to project your National Pension System corpus in a few steps — set your contribution, choose the allocation, and read your annuity.

Published August 28, 20264 min read
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How to use the NPS Calculator in a few steps

The NPS Calculator is designed so a typical projection takes under a minute. Follow these steps.

Step 1: Enter your basic salary

Type your monthly basic salary plus D.A., on which the standard 10% NPS contribution is calculated for both you and your employer.

Step 2: Set the return and retirement age

Enter the expected annual return based on your equity and debt allocation, and the age at which you plan to retire. Higher equity exposure generally supports a higher assumed return.

Step 3: Read your corpus and annuity estimate

The result shows your projected NPS corpus, the portion that must buy a mandatory annuity at maturity, and an estimated monthly pension. The 10%+10% contribution is applied automatically.

The projection updates live as you change any input, so you can compare allocation choices or earlier retirement ages in seconds.

Understanding your NPS result

  • Your 10% employee contribution and 10% employer contribution both build the corpus
  • Contributions qualify for Section 80CCD(1B) of up to 50,000 in extra deduction
  • A portion of the final corpus is used to buy a mandatory annuity for a monthly pension

What you need to get started

Only your basic salary plus D.A. and an approximate retirement age. Everything runs in your browser — nothing to install and no account to create.

Verdict

With the NPS Calculator you can turn a monthly contribution into a realistic pension corpus and annuity estimate in seconds — free and private.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does an NPS projection take?

Seconds. Results appear the moment you enter your salary, return, and retirement age because the calculation runs locally in your browser.

What return should I use for NPS?

It depends on your equity and debt allocation. Many planners assume a pre-tax return of around 9-10% for a balanced NPS portfolio.

What browser do I need?

Any current version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.

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