How do I use the NPS Calculator?

Enter how much you contribute to NPS every month and your expected return rate. Enter how many years until you retire. Choose the annuity percentage. NPS rules require at least 40% to go into annuity - the rest you can withdraw as lump sum. Hit Calculate to see your total corpus, lump sum amount, and estimated monthly pension.

Is the NPS Calculator free?

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NPS Calculator

Contributing to NPS and want to know what you'll end up with? Enter your monthly contribution, expected returns, and years to retirement. You'll see how the corpus splits between the lump sum you can withdraw and the portion that goes into annuity for monthly pension.

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This calculator is designed for India. Rates and rules are based on Indian regulations. Outside India? Try our Pension Accumulation Calculator →

Note

NPS returns and annuity payouts vary by scheme and provider. This is a planning estimate, not financial advice.

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Pension estimate uses simple annuity: annual = annuity â- rate

How to use

Enter how much you contribute to NPS every month and your expected return rate.
Enter how many years until you retire.
Choose the annuity percentage. NPS rules require at least 40% to go into annuity - the rest you can withdraw as lump sum.
Hit Calculate to see your total corpus, lump sum amount, and estimated monthly pension.

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The National Pension System (NPS) is a voluntary, long-term retirement savings scheme regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) in India. Subscribers contribute regularly during their working life. At retirement (age 60), a minimum of 40% of the corpus must be used to purchase an annuity (monthly pension), while the remaining 60% can be withdrawn as a tax-free lump sum.

NPS offers attractive tax benefits: contributions up to ₹1.5 lakh are deductible under Section 80C, and an additional ₹50,000 is deductible under Section 80CCD(1B), making total NPS deductions up to ₹2 lakh per year. This extra ₹50,000 deduction is exclusive to NPS and not available under other 80C investments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tax benefits of NPS?

NPS contributions are deductible under Section 80CCD(1) up to ₹1.5 lakh (within 80C limit) and an additional ₹50,000 under Section 80CCD(1B). Employer contributions up to 10% of salary are also deductible under Section 80CCD(2). The 60% lump sum at maturity is tax-free.

What is the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 NPS accounts?

Tier 1 is the primary pension account with withdrawal restrictions, you cannot withdraw freely until age 60. Tier 2 is a voluntary savings account with no withdrawal restrictions, but it does not offer the additional ₹50,000 tax deduction (except for government employees).

What returns can I expect from NPS?

NPS returns depend on the asset allocation (equity, corporate bonds, government securities). Historical returns for the equity (E) fund have been 10–12% annually. Balanced portfolios have returned 9–10%. Returns are market-linked and not guaranteed.

Can I exit NPS before 60?

Premature exit (before 60) requires at least 80% of the corpus to be used for annuity purchase and only 20% can be withdrawn lump sum. After 3 years, partial withdrawals up to 25% of own contributions are allowed for specific purposes like education, home purchase, or medical emergency.

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Disclaimer: Results are estimates for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, tax, or investment advice. Figures may vary based on actual terms. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making financial decisions.