NPS Calculator
Calculate your NPS corpus at retirement and estimated monthly pension — based on your contributions, expected returns, and annuity rate.
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How to use this calculator
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Enter your monthly NPS contribution — Tier I (tax-deductible) and Tier II combined.
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Enter your current age and expected retirement age (NPS matures at 60).
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Set the expected annual return — NPS equity funds have historically returned 10–13% p.a.
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At retirement, minimum 40% of corpus must be used to buy an annuity (monthly pension). The remaining 60% is paid as a tax-free lump sum.
Frequently asked questions
What tax benefits does NPS offer?
Under 80CCD(1): ₹1.5L within the 80C limit. Under 80CCD(1B): additional ₹50,000 exclusive to NPS. For salaried employees, employer contribution up to 10% of basic under 80CCD(2) is fully deductible (14% for government employees). Total deduction possible: ₹2L+ per year.
What is an annuity in NPS?
An annuity is a regular pension payment. At retirement, you must use at least 40% of your NPS corpus to buy an annuity from a PFRDA-empanelled insurance company (LIC, SBI Life, HDFC Life, etc.). The annuity rate determines your monthly pension — currently 5–7% p.a.
Can I withdraw from NPS before 60?
Partial withdrawals (up to 25% of own contributions) are allowed after 3 years for specified purposes — children's education, marriage, home purchase, or serious illness. Early exit before 60 requires 80% annuity purchase (only 20% lump sum). Full exit allowed after 60.
NPS vs EPF — which is better?
EPF offers guaranteed 8.25% with full control and withdrawal flexibility. NPS offers market-linked returns (potentially higher), better tax benefits (extra ₹50K deduction under 80CCD(1B)), but lower liquidity and mandatory annuity. NPS is ideal for those in higher tax brackets wanting additional retirement savings beyond EPF.
NPS Calculator — Retirement corpus and monthly pension estimate
How NPS works
NPS (National Pension System) is a government-regulated retirement savings scheme. Contributions are invested in a mix of equity, corporate bonds, and government securities. The asset allocation changes automatically as you age (auto choice) or you can manage it yourself (active choice).
The additional ₹50,000 tax deduction advantage
The 80CCD(1B) deduction of ₹50,000 is exclusive to NPS — it is over and above the ₹1.5L 80C limit. For someone in the 30% tax bracket, this saves ₹15,600 annually in taxes. This makes NPS one of the most tax-efficient investment options available to individual taxpayers.
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