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National pension system NPS calculator

National Pension System (NPS Tier 1) retirement corpus planner. Computes compounded returns on monthly contributions, 60% tax-free lump sum withdrawal, and monthly annuity pension yields.

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About this tool

The National Pension System (NPS) is a retirement scheme where your Tier 1 contributions are invested and grow until retirement, at which point a portion can be withdrawn tax-free as a lump sum and the rest must buy an annuity that pays a monthly pension. This calculator projects the corpus from your monthly contributions and expected return, then splits it into the 60% tax-free lump sum and the annuity that funds your pension.

The lump-sum-versus-annuity split is the crucial part of NPS planning: up to 60% can be taken tax-free, while the remainder buys the pension, so your monthly income in retirement depends on both the corpus size and the annuity rate. Seeing all three figures — corpus, lump sum, pension — makes the outcome concrete.

It runs in your browser, so your figures stay private. Returns and annuity rates are not guaranteed and rules can change, so use the projection to plan and compare rather than as a fixed promise.

Frequently asked questions

How much of the NPS corpus is tax-free at retirement?
Up to 60% of the Tier 1 corpus can be withdrawn as a tax-free lump sum; the remaining portion must be used to buy an annuity that pays a pension. The calculator shows both.
How is the monthly pension determined?
By the annuity portion of your corpus and the annuity rate at retirement. A larger corpus or a better annuity rate produces a higher monthly pension.
Are the projected returns guaranteed?
No. NPS invests in market-linked funds, so returns vary, and annuity rates change. The projection uses the assumptions you enter and is for planning, not a guarantee.
Are my figures private?
Yes. The calculation runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded.

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