Half Pay Leave Salary Calculator 2026
Calculate your exact monthly in-service leave salary, DA on half basic, HRA protection, NPS deductions, and net in-hand bank credit during Half Pay Leave (HPL) under Rule 29 & 40 of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.
📋 HPL Salary Parameters
Monthly In-Hand Salary (with HPL)
📊 Full Pay vs Half Pay Leave Salary Comparison Across Levels (63% DA)
Comparison of monthly earnings for an entire 30-day month between Regular Duty vs 100% Half Pay Leave:
| Pay Level | Full Basic | Full Pay Gross | HPL Basic (50%) | HPL Gross Pay | Monthly Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (MTS) | ₹18,000 | ₹34,740 | ₹9,000 | ₹20,970 | -₹13,770 / mo |
| Level 2 (LDC) | ₹19,900 | ₹37,847 | ₹9,950 | ₹22,624 | -₹15,224 / mo |
| Level 4 (Postal Asst) | ₹25,500 | ₹52,215 | ₹12,750 | ₹32,708 | -₹19,508 / mo |
| Level 6 (Inspector) | ₹35,400 | ₹72,862 | ₹17,700 | ₹45,781 | -₹27,081 / mo |
| Level 7 (Section Officer) | ₹44,900 | ₹91,447 | ₹22,450 | ₹57,099 | -₹34,349 / mo |
| Level 10 (Group A Entry) | ₹56,100 | ₹1,13,333 | ₹28,050 | ₹70,400 | -₹42,933 / mo |
Half Pay Leave (HPL) Rules: Salary Computation, Allowances & Credit Mechanics
- Half Basic Pay Formula: An employee on Half Pay Leave draws exactly 50% of Basic Pay.
- Dearness Allowance on Half Pay: DA is computed on the Half Basic Pay (not on original basic pay).
- Full HRA Protection: Under SR 170, House Rent Allowance is drawn at 100% full rate based on pre-leave Basic Pay for up to 180 days.
- Annual Credit: Credited as 20 days per year (10 days on 1 January and 10 days on 1 July). Accumulation is unlimited throughout career.
- Increment & Seniority: HPL period counts as qualifying service for annual increments and pension.
1. What is Half Pay Leave (HPL)?
Under Rule 29 of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, Half Pay Leave is earned by every regular Central Government employee at the rate of 20 days for each completed year of service. The leave account is credited in advance in two installments of 10 days each on the first day of January and July of every calendar year.
2. Salary Breakdown During HPL: What Gets Reduced?
When an employee avails Half Pay Leave, their pay components are treated as follows:
- Basic Pay: Half of the substantive Basic Pay is drawn under Rule 40(3).
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Paid at the prevailing DA rate (e.g. 63%) on the Half Basic Pay.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Protected at 100% full value under Supplementary Rule (SR) 170. It is calculated on original full basic pay.
- Transport Allowance (TPTA): Paid in full if the employee is present on duty for even one day of the calendar month. If absent for the entire calendar month, TPTA is zero.
- NPS / UPS Deductions: Statutory 10% deduction is applied to the
(Half Basic + DA on Half Basic)actually drawn.
3. Medical Commutation vs Taking HPL Directly
Employees suffering from illness often choose between taking HPL directly or converting it into Commuted Leave:
- Taking HPL Directly: 1 day of HPL is debited from balance for 1 day of absence, but salary is drawn at half pay rate.
- Commuting HPL on Medical Certificate: 2 days of HPL are debited from balance for 1 day of Commuted Leave, but the employee draws 100% full pay.
Central Civil Services Half Pay Leave (HPL): Rule 29 Statutory Rules
Under Rule 29 and Rule 30 of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, every regular Central Government employee is credited with 20 days of Half Pay Leave (HPL) for each completed year of service, credited in advance in two equal instalments of 10 days each on the 1st of January and 1st of July. Unlike Earned Leave (EL) where full pay is drawn, leave salary during HPL is precisely regulated by statutory formulas determining basic pay, Dearness Allowance, and House Rent Allowance.
1. Leave Salary Formula During Half Pay Leave
Under Rule 40(3) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, leave salary during HPL is computed as follows:
- Basic Pay: Exactly 50% of the basic pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave.
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Computed on the half basic pay (e.g. 63% of 50% basic pay).
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Under Ministry of Finance OM No. 2(37)-E.II(B)/64, an employee is entitled to draw full HRA at original rates (based on 100% basic pay) for the first 180 days of leave (whether EL, HPL, or commuted leave), provided the employee continues to incur housing expenditure.
- Transport Allowance (TPTA): If HPL covers a full calendar month without a single day of duty, Transport Allowance is Nil. If even one working day is performed in the month, full TPTA is drawn.
2. Worked Calculation Example: 15 Days of HPL
Consider an employee in Pay Level 8 drawing Basic Pay of ₹47,600 in a Y-Class city (20% HRA) who avails 15 days of HPL in a 30-day month:
| Salary Component | 15 Days Active Duty | 15 Days HPL (50%) | Total Monthly Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay (₹47,600 / month) | ₹23,800 | ₹11,900 | ₹35,700 |
| Dearness Allowance (@ 63%) | ₹14,994 | ₹7,497 | ₹18,921 |
| House Rent Allowance (Full @ 20%) | ₹4,760 | ₹4,760 | ₹9,520 (Protected) |
| Transport Allowance (Full month paid) | ₹2,754 | - | ₹2,754 |
| Gross Monthly Remuneration | ₹43,928 | ₹22,967 | ₹66,895 |
3. Commutation to Commuted Leave & Encashment at Retirement
Key administrative options available to government servants concerning HPL balances:
- Commuted Leave on Medical Certificate (Rule 30): An employee can commute HPL into Commuted Leave on medical grounds. For every 1 day of Commuted Leave granted on full pay, 2 days of HPL are debited from the leave account.
- Encashment at Superannuation (Rule 39): If an employee's Earned Leave balance falls short of the statutory 300 days ceiling at retirement, accumulated HPL can be encashed to bridge the gap up to the maximum combined limit of 300 days. HPL encashment is paid at half pay + full DA without HRA.
Q1: Does HPL count as qualifying service for annual increment?
Yes. HPL taken on medical grounds or for study purposes counts in full as qualifying service for regular annual increments.
Q2: Is NPS deducted during Half Pay Leave?
Yes. NPS employee contribution (10%) and Government contribution (14%) are deducted strictly from the actual basic pay and DA drawn during HPL.