Gratuity 15/26 formula explained
Monthly-rated employees get (Last drawn wages / 26) × 15 × years of service (rounded if >6 months in final year).
Gratuity Calculator (India) 2026 — 15/26 Formula
Calculate gratuity with Payment of Gratuity Act rules and labour-code wage base option: 15/26 formula, 5-year condition (death/disablement exception), ₹20 lakh cap.
Educational estimate; verify with payroll/official notifications; not affiliated with EPFO/Govt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gratuity eligibility: 5 years rule and exceptions
Minimum 5 years continuous service unless death or disablement; Accurate mode lets you mark death/disablement.
4 years 6 months vs 4 years 7 months gratuity
Exactly 6 months does not round up; more than 6 months rounds up to the next full year.
Continuous service: 5-day vs 6-day work week threshold
6-day work week organisations: 240 days worked in a year = continuous service (High Courts: Madras, Kerala). 5-day work week or mines: 190-day threshold applies. If you have 4 years + enough days in year 5, you are deemed to have completed 5 years. Set work week type and days in Accurate mode.
What counts as wages for gratuity (Basic + DA)?
Use last drawn Basic + DA (excluding bonuses/allowances); piece-rated/seasonal employees differ.
Maximum gratuity limit ₹20 lakh
The statutory cap defaults to ₹20 lakh; you can toggle off or edit if employer policy differs.
Disclaimer
Educational estimate; verify with payroll or official notifications. Not affiliated with EPFO or Government.
Sources & References
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