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Basic concepts
1. On the very basic level, brace yourself with questions related to the
points you have mentioned in your resume. Try to focus on your
profile and past work experience. If you have an interesting hobby,
mention it. Highlight your extracurricular activities and definitely have
a mindblowing answer for, “So, tell me about yourself?”
2. You need to know your concepts. They will expect you to be well-
versed with the HR concepts like - Labour Laws, Organisational
Behavior, Compensation (Benefits) and Learning and development.
3. Be up-to-date with the latest news and developments that are
happening in the HR domain. You need to analyse these changing
trends and their impact on an HR professional. For this, you need to
read at least one business newspaper daily.
4. Lastly, you should do thorough research on the company you are
applying for. Do a little more digging online or talk to a person
(alumni) in the company and get a broad understanding of their work
culture, CSR initiatives, etc.
SALARY
CTC
Gross salary
Allowances
Reimbursements
People open PPF account for two main reasons - one is for tax
saving purpose and second for long-term investment. PPF
provides 7.6% per annum (compounded annually) and more
importantly, both the contribution and maturity amount is
tax-free.
Form 16
Gratuity
Income tax
Professional tax
Calculating income:
To calculate income-tax, include income from all sources such
as:
Basic deductions
80C from total income 1,50,000
For self and family- Rs 25,000, For self and family and
Medical insurance parents- Rs. 55,000, For self and family and senior citizen
80 D premium parents- Rs. 80000
Tax slab
The income tax rate is levied based on a slab system under
which individuals pay taxes at different rates basis their
income slab.
Income tax slabs are revised every year during the budget
keeping in mind the individual taxpayers.
As per the revised tax regime, tax slab for individuals below
60 years of age is as follows
Rs 2.5 lac to Rs 5 lac 5% (Rs 12,500 tax rebate per section 87A)
Example:
CTC 16,00,000 -
SALARY COMPONENTS AMOUNT (ANNUAL) AMOUNT (MONTHLY)
Note:
*This is up to Meera to decide how much she wants to invest
and claim under section 80C. The maximum deduction
possible is 1,50,000. EPF amount also comes under section
80C.
We have assumed that Meera pays INR 30,000 per month as
her rent.
In India, the basic requirements for gratuity are set out under
the Payment of Gratuity Act 1971.
Note: To fall under the Act and qualify for gratuity, an employee
needs to have at least five full years of service with the current
employer, except in the event that an employee passes away or is
rendered disabled due to accident or illness, in which case gratuity
must be paid.
Gratuity = [ (Basic monthly salary + D.A) x 15 days x No. of years
of service ] / 26
Here, basic monthly salary is the last month's basic pay at the
time of leaving.